Overview
- Barcelona hosts Real Madrid on Sunday, May 11, with a win putting them within reach of the La Liga title, while a Madrid victory reignites the title race.
- Barcelona has beaten Real Madrid in all three meetings this season, including victories in La Liga, the Spanish Super Cup, and the Copa del Rey final.
- Hansi Flick emphasizes intensity and dominance for Barcelona as they aim to rebound from their Champions League exit to Inter Milan earlier this week.
- Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti, likely coaching his final Clasico, stresses the need for a complete performance to keep their title hopes alive.
- Key players Robert Lewandowski, Alejandro Balde, and Marc Casadó are fit but expected to start on the bench for Barcelona, focusing on late-season rotation.