Finally, it is time for the biggest club game in world football - El Clasico. Spanish giants Real Madrid and Barcelona go head to head for the second time this season after the sides drew 1-1 at the Camp Nou on 3rd December 2016..
Both the sides are having a contrasting season so far as the Galacticos are favourites to win the La Liga and the UEFA Champions League since they beat Bayern Munich in the Quarterfinals to reach the semi-finals (vs Athletico Madrid). If they do so, they will win their first La Liga title since 2011-12 season and also become the first side to defend their European crown. On the other hand, Barcelona are 3 points behind Real Madrid in the La Liga table with Madrid having a game in hand. Barcelona made the best comeback ever in the Champions Leage round of 16 after they beat PSG 6-1 at home overcoming a 4-0 loss at Paris. But, they failed to beat the experienced Juventus side and crashed out of the Champions league. With just Copa Del Rey trophy within touching distance, Barcelona will look to bounce back from their 3-0 Aggregate defeat to Juventus and try to beat the in form Madrid side if they have any hope of fighting it out for the La Liga title.
Zidane's men are dominating every department of the field but their superior midfield will be the key to win the El Clasico as they face low on morale Barcelona midfield. Barcelona will have to rely on their front 3 to produce some magic as their midfield and defense look to be dominated by Madrid.
Zidane's men are dominating every department of the field but their superior midfield will be the key to win the El Clasico as they face low on morale Barcelona midfield. Barcelona will have to rely on their front 3 to produce some magic as their midfield and defense look to be dominated by Madrid.
BBC vs MSA??
Surprisingly, both the trios have been inconsistent this season. Benzema has been out of form while Bale has often suffered through injuries. Ronaldo got Madrid some important victories over Athletico Madrid and Bayern Munich but even his form has been hot and cold throughout the season. Messi on the other side has been consistent in most of the games which has made him La Ligas top scorer. Despite his goals, Suarez has not been in his best form this season while Neymar has got less goals to his game but has been good.
Neymar will miss this El-Clasico as he serves his ban. He will be a major missing for Barcelona as Paco Alcacer will try to fill in his boots.
It will be interesting to see how Barcelona manages to play against Modric, Kroos and Casemiro in the centre of the park with their low on morale Midfield. Also, Barcelona will have to cope up with Marcelo's daunting runs down the left wing and Ronaldo's tenacity.
Real Madrid are certainly the favourites to win this game and they are overpowered with the return of Gareth Bale. Breaking apart Barcelona's defense will be easier task for the Madrid forwards as Umtiti, Pique, Roberto, Alba and Mascherano have suffered throughout the season.
Goals:
BBC: 33
Ronaldo: 19
Benzema: 9
Bale: 7
MSN: 62
Messi: 29
Suarez: 24
Neymar: 9
Surprisingly, both the trios have been inconsistent this season. Benzema has been out of form while Bale has often suffered through injuries. Ronaldo got Madrid some important victories over Athletico Madrid and Bayern Munich but even his form has been hot and cold throughout the season. Messi on the other side has been consistent in most of the games which has made him La Ligas top scorer. Despite his goals, Suarez has not been in his best form this season while Neymar has got less goals to his game but has been good.
Neymar will miss this El-Clasico as he serves his ban. He will be a major missing for Barcelona as Paco Alcacer will try to fill in his boots.
It will be interesting to see how Barcelona manages to play against Modric, Kroos and Casemiro in the centre of the park with their low on morale Midfield. Also, Barcelona will have to cope up with Marcelo's daunting runs down the left wing and Ronaldo's tenacity.
Real Madrid are certainly the favourites to win this game and they are overpowered with the return of Gareth Bale. Breaking apart Barcelona's defense will be easier task for the Madrid forwards as Umtiti, Pique, Roberto, Alba and Mascherano have suffered throughout the season.
Goals:
BBC: 33
Ronaldo: 19
Benzema: 9
Bale: 7
MSN: 62
Messi: 29
Suarez: 24
Neymar: 9
El Clasico Statistics:
Overall Matches played (Competitive): 232
Real Madrid wins: 93
Barcelona wins: 90
Draws: 49
Last 5 Games (All Competitions):
1. Barcelona 1-1 Real Madrid (3rd December 2016) - La liga
2. Barcelona 1-2 Real Madrid (3rd April 2016) - La liga
3. Real Madrid 0-4 Barcelona (21st November 2015) - La liga
4. Barcelona 2-1 Real Madrid (23rd March 2015) - La liga
5. Real Madrid 3-1 Barcelona (25th October 2014) - La liga
Top Scorer (2016-17 La Liga) :
Real Madrid : Ronaldo (19)
Barcelona : Messi (29)
Most Assists (2016-17 La Liga):
Real Madrid : Kroos(11)
Barcelona : Suarez(12)
Predicted lineups:
Real Madrid: Navas, Carvajal, Ramos, Nacho, Marcelo, Casemiro, Modric, Kroos, Ronaldo, Benzema, Bale
Barcelona: Ter Stegan, Roberto, Pique, Umtiti, Alba, Busquets, Mascherano, Iniesta, Messi, Suarez, Alcacer.
Overall Matches played (Competitive): 232
Real Madrid wins: 93
Barcelona wins: 90
Draws: 49
Last 5 Games (All Competitions):
1. Barcelona 1-1 Real Madrid (3rd December 2016) - La liga
2. Barcelona 1-2 Real Madrid (3rd April 2016) - La liga
3. Real Madrid 0-4 Barcelona (21st November 2015) - La liga
4. Barcelona 2-1 Real Madrid (23rd March 2015) - La liga
5. Real Madrid 3-1 Barcelona (25th October 2014) - La liga
Top Scorer (2016-17 La Liga) :
Real Madrid : Ronaldo (19)
Barcelona : Messi (29)
Most Assists (2016-17 La Liga):
Real Madrid : Kroos(11)
Barcelona : Suarez(12)
Predicted lineups:
Real Madrid: Navas, Carvajal, Ramos, Nacho, Marcelo, Casemiro, Modric, Kroos, Ronaldo, Benzema, Bale
Barcelona: Ter Stegan, Roberto, Pique, Umtiti, Alba, Busquets, Mascherano, Iniesta, Messi, Suarez, Alcacer.
Get set for an exciting encounter between these two Spanish Giants as one side on top of the league tries to continue with it's La Liga title charge after 5 years while the other hopes to challenge their flamboyant counterpart for the same. Though Zidane's men are in superior form, Barcelona have a good habit of returning to form when they face their fierce rivals.
Prediction:
Real Madrid 2-2 Barcelona
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