This piece covers the clash between the white team and the blaugrana club in a highly anticipated classic.
Real Madrid and FC Barcelona are set for what will be the third Clásico of the season tonight. Up to now, each side has claimed a win, and this match stands as a tiebreaker of sorts, with both teams arriving in contrasting forms that keep the outcome highly uncertain.
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Madrid sit seven points behind Barcelona in La Liga, and the mood is cautious yet buoyed by a strong run of form that included a win at Anfield against Liverpool and a steady push through January. The visitors face pressure too, having endured defeats in Manchester and in domestic action in Almería, which adds to the drama surrounding the fixture.
The match offers a chance for both sides to reset confidence. Injuries also shape the lineup: Barcelona must cope without key attackers Lewandowski, Pedri, and Dembélé, while Real Madrid will be without Alaba and Mendy, influencing tactical choices for both managers.
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The VAR ruled on a Militao own goal after a shot from Kessié that Courtois initially believed was offside. The on-field decision suggested the midfielder was in an offside position before the ball deflected dangerously. Subscribers and observers debated the call as the match progressed.
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“Laporta, pay me; Laporta, pay me” echoed from the stands as Real Madrid supporters channeled the rivalry into the pre-match atmosphere, with the ongoing Negreira case casting a shadow over proceedings in the Spanish capital.
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Real Madrid fans captured moments as the FC Barcelona bus arrived at the stadium amid a mixture of cheers and jeers, underscoring the intensity of the Clasico moment.
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