Real Madrid and Barcelona race against time
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Real Madrid had long looked destined for the 2023–24 La Liga title by the time the second Clásico of the season rolled around. Los Blancos were all but confirmed champions by the final whistle of Barcelona’s trip to the Santiago Bernabéu in April.
A member of the defensive ranks at La Liga giants Barcelona could be in line for a return to starting duties this weekend.That’s according to Diario Sport, who highlight Ronald Araújo as the
Real Madrid and a red-hot Kylian Mbappé host Barcelona on Sunday aiming to hit back at their rivals after losing all four clasicos last season.
Jude Bellingham and Pedri both dreamed as kids of being Clásico heroes. Whichever one outplays the other on Sunday will drive their team to victory.
Furthermore, Sunday’s meeting with Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu comes with Barca still suffering from something of an injury crisis.
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Messi’s record in Barcelona–Real Madrid clashes under threat from Argentina teammate Mastantuono
Franco Mastantuono has a chance to play in his first El Clasico between Real Madrid and Barcelona, and he could surpass a record held by his Argentina teammate Lionel Messi.
Thibaut Courtois claimed that Real Madrid are "expecting a victory" in El Clasico as Barcelona prepare for their biggest test in a bid to retain the La Liga crown. Los Blancos have had a smooth sailing so far this campaign,
Barcelona's Clasico defensive blueprint has been revealed as Hansi Flick could pick this key star to counter Vinicius and Mbappe against Real Madrid.
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Marcus Rashford names Lionel Messi as an inspiration ahead of El Clasico between Barcelona and Real Madrid
Barcelona will play the first Clasico of the season against Real Madrid, and Marcus Rashford spoke about Lionel Messi as one of his main sources of inspiration.