The two clubs remain on four victories in a row in the league when they meet on Sunday.
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Real Madrid receives, Sunday March 20 at 9 p.m., FC Barcelona at the Santiago-Bernabéu Stadium. Undisputed leader of the Spanish championship, Real have won the last four confrontations against the Blaugranas. However, Carlo Ancelotti will have to deal without Karim Benzema, hit in the left calf against Mallorca. The Italian technician can still count on an experienced workforce, led by the winner of the Ballon d’Or 2018, Luka Modric.
Facing them, FC Barcelona is regaining color after a more than complicated start to the season. The Catalans were able to expand their squad during the winter transfer window, in addition to the arrival of Xavi at the head of the team. Arrived at the end of January, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, author of 5 goals during his first 6 league games under the Barcelona tunic, illustrates this revival of form. The Catalans will try to build on their success this week in the Europa League to try to go for a victory in this Clasico.