FC Barcelona

vs

Real Madrid

Tips, Stats and Odds

FC Barcelona lead La Liga by four points with 79 points from 34 games, while Real Madrid are second on 75 points after 34 games. Hans-Dieter Flick’s men are the current leaders and have won three, drawn one and lost one of their last five matches in all competitions, beating Real Valladolid 2-1 away from home before losing 4-3 to Inter in extra time. Real Madrid have won three and lost two of their last five matches in all competitions, beating Getafe 1-0 away from home before losing 3-2 to Barcelona in extra time. Carlo Ancelotti’s men then beat Celta de Vigo 3-2 at home. Flick’s appointment as FC Barcelona’s manager in May 2024 has seen the Catalan giants play a more high-octane brand of soccer, with a transition-based style that leaves them open at the back but also capable of creating plenty of chances at the other end. Ancelotti’s Real Madrid, on the other hand, are masters of the chess match, capable of controlling the game and counter-punching at will.

Robert Lewandowski has been on fire for Barcelona in La Liga this season, scoring 25 goals in 31 appearances, while Kylian Mbappé has been the main man for Los Blancos, scoring 24 goals from 30 appearances. With both teams at the top of La Liga and recent meetings dripping with drama, another close and entertaining Clásico could be on the cards on Sunday. Barcelona have won three of their last four home games against Madrid and can use home advantage to their advantage once more, although the bookmakers have the odds slightly wrong with Barca +150, draw +230 and Madrid +175.