Real Madrid vs Barcelona: Preview, predictions & lineups

Spain's supreme rivalry reignites yet again on Sunday as Real Madrid play host to Barcelona in El Clasico.

It's a contest that's certainly lost some of its allure from the Pep Guardiola-Jose Mourinho era, but there are hints that the great fixture could once again emerge at the forefront of European football.

A big Clasico awaits this weekend with Barcelona needing all three points to preserve their La Liga title hopes. Barca have recovered impressively since Xavi's announcement regarding his future, but their deficit to league leaders Madrid is still eight points. Carlo Ancelotti's men have continued to chip away at the summit.

The two sides endured mixed fortunes in Europe heading into this one. A resilient Madrid went the distance with Manchester City and progressed into the semi-finals of the Champions League on penalties. Barcelona, on the contrary, collapsed against Paris Saint-Germain, losing 4-1 on home soil after Ronald Araujo was sent off in the first half.

Having prevailed in the 'modern Clasico' on Wednesday night, Madrid will know they can all but seal the title with a victory over their fiercest rivals.

Here's preview of Sunday's Clasico.

Real Madrid

Barcelona

Man City 1-1 (3-4p) Real Madrid — 17/04/24

Barcelona 1-4 PSG — 16/04/24

Mallorca 0-1 Real Madrid — 13/04/24

Cadiz 0-1 Barcelona — 13/04/24

Real Madrid 3-3 Man City — 09/04/24

PSG 2-3 Barcelona — 10/04/24

Real Madrid 2-0 Athletic Club — 31/03/24

Barcelona 1-0 Las Palmas — 30/03/24

Osasuna 2-4 Real Madrid — 16/03/24

Atletico Madrid 0-3 Barcelona — 17/03/24

Country

TV channel/live stream

United Kingdom

LaLigaTV, Premier Sports 1, Premier Sports Player

United States

ESPN+, ESPN Deportes

Canada

RDS 2, TSN4, TSN3, TSN+, RDS App

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