Overview
- Barcelona lead Real Madrid by four points in La Liga with only four matches remaining, making this the decisive clash in the title race.
- The Catalan side has dominated their rivals this season, winning all three previous meetings across La Liga, the Spanish Super Cup, and the Copa del Rey final.
- Real Madrid, plagued by defensive injuries, are in a must-win situation to close the gap and retain a chance at the league title.
- Barcelona aim to bounce back from a dramatic Champions League semifinal loss to Inter Milan, which ended their hopes of a quadruple.
- This match could mark Carlo Ancelotti’s final El Clasico as Real Madrid manager, with reports linking Xabi Alonso as his successor.