Overview
- Barcelona lead La Liga by four points with four matches remaining and can all but seal the title with a victory at the Estadi Olímpic on May 11.
- Real Madrid, plagued by defensive injuries and without Eduardo Camavinga, must win to remain in contention for the championship.
- Barcelona enter the match on a 24-game unbeaten streak across all competitions, despite a recent Champions League semi-final loss to Inter Milan.
- Alejandro Balde is cleared to start for Barcelona, while Jules Kounde remains sidelined until late May, adding to the tactical challenges for both teams.
- Barcelona have defeated Real Madrid in all three previous meetings this season, including victories in the Copa del Rey and Spanish Super Cup finals.