Overview

• Barcelona aim to secure the La Liga title with a victory over Real Madrid, extending their lead to seven points with only three matches remaining.
• Real Madrid must overcome a heavily depleted defense, with key players like Eder Militao, Antonio Rudiger, and David Alaba ruled out for the season.
• Alejandro Balde has been cleared to start for Barcelona, while Jules Kounde remains sidelined until the end of May.
• Barcelona have dominated this season's previous three Clasico meetings, outscoring Real Madrid 12-4 and winning the Copa del Rey and Spanish Super Cup finals.
• Sunday’s match is seen as a pivotal moment for both clubs, with Carlo Ancelotti potentially coaching his final Clasico and Hansi Flick urging his team to rebound from their Champions League exit.