Historically, this rivalry has been closely contested, with Real Madrid holding 104 wins to Barcelona’s 100 in 256 encounters since their first meeting in 1929.
This Sunday, the Santiago Bernabeu sets the stage for the season's most anticipated La Liga match, as table-toppers Real Madrid host second-placed Barcelona. A must-win for Barcelona, the El Clasico on 21/04/2024 at 20:00 could dramatically influence the title race, potentially putting Real Madrid out of reach or forcing Barcelona to shift focus towards fending off third-placed Girona.
Real Madrid leads La Liga after 31 games with 78 points, boasting the best attack with 67 goals and a solid defence with only 20 goals conceded and 16 clean sheets. Barcelona trails by eight points, with 21 wins and an offense nearly as potent, scoring 62 goals. However, their defence has been less reliable, conceding 34 goals.
Historically, this rivalry has been closely contested, with Real Madrid holding 104 wins to Barcelona’s 100 in 256 encounters since their first meeting in 1929. Recent matchups have seen both teams scoring in three out of the last five clashes, all of which featured at least three goals.
Match Details and Where to Watch
Match: Real Madrid vs Barcelona
Date: Sunday, April 21st, 2024
Time: 8:00 PM
Competition: La Liga
Watch Live On: Premier Sports 1 and LALIGATV
Team News
Real Madrid Team News: Carlo Ancelotti faces no new injury concerns despite a couple of players struggling with cramp in their Champions League win over Manchester City. First-choice goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois and David Alaba are still amongst an easing list of long-term absentees.
Barcelona Team News: Xavi's squad is fully fit. The team eagerly anticipates the return of Joao Cancelo, Inigo Martinez, and Robert Lewandowski, who are all coming back from yellow card suspensions.
Real Madrid V Barcelona Betting Tips
Here are our 2 tips for the Real Madrid V Barcelona:
- Real Madrid to Win
- Rodrygo to score anytime
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