Real Madrid vs Barcelona: El Clasico Preview
All the latest news and updates as Real Madrid beat Barcelona in La Liga's El Clasico
Real Madrid can move within touching distance of the La Liga title with a win over arch-rivals Barcelona in Sunday's El Clasico at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Los Blancos hold a 10-point advantage over Barca at the top of the table with six games remaining and could all but seal the championship with victory in the Spanish capital.
Xavi's team, meanwhile, need to win to keep their faint title hopes alive and to avoid falling further behind Real Madrid in the race for the top four.
The match is set to start at 3 pm ET with TV coverage on ESPN Deportes and streaming on-demand via ESPN+.
Real Madrid vs Barcelona: Team News
Real Madrid will be without the suspended Eder Militao and the injured Karim Benzema, while Toni Kroos is a doubt with a muscle problem.
Barcelona, meanwhile, have no fresh injury concerns, with Ousmane Dembele and Sergi Roberto both fit to start after recovering from injuries.
Real Madrid vs Barcelona: What to Expect
The match is expected to be a tight affair between two of the world's best teams.
Real Madrid will be looking to control the game and dictate the tempo, while Barcelona will be looking to hit their opponents on the break.
Both teams have plenty of attacking quality and will be confident of scoring goals, so a high-scoring encounter is on the cards.
Real Madrid vs Barcelona: Prediction
Real Madrid are the slight favorites to win the match, but Barcelona will be confident of causing an upset.
Los Blancos have been in impressive form all season and will be looking to take another step towards the La Liga title with a victory.
However, Barcelona have a good record at the Bernabeu and will be looking to make a statement in the title race.
Overall, it is a difficult match to call, but Real Madrid are the more likely team to come out on top.
Prediction: Real Madrid 2-1 Barcelona
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