El Clasico: Madrid and Barcelona set for title showdown
Los Blancos can all but wrap up LaLiga win at the Bernabeu
Luis Enrique's side looking to keep title race alive
Real Madrid host Barcelona in the last Clasico of the 2023-24 season on Sunday, with the home side aiming to all but seal the LaLiga title. Carlo Ancelotti's men hold an eight-point lead over their bitter rivals, and a win would move them 11 points clear with just five games remaining, putting them in an almost unassailable position.
Madrid are in impressive form, having won their last five games in all competitions and are unbeaten in their last 10. They have also kept a clean sheet in their last three outings, and they will be confident of extending that record against a Barcelona side that has struggled to find consistency this season.
Barcelona, meanwhile, are in need of a win to keep their title hopes alive. The Catalans have won just two of their last five games, and they have lost three of their last four away matches. However, they will take heart from the fact that they have a good record against Madrid at the Bernabeu, having won three of their last five visits.
The match is set to be a fascinating tactical battle between two of the best coaches in the world. Ancelotti is likely to field a 4-3-3 formation with Karim Benzema leading the line, while Xavi is expected to opt for a 3-4-3 system with Robert Lewandowski as his main striker.
The match will kick off at 9pm local time at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium. It will be broadcast live on ESPN in the United States.
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