On Sunday afternoon, one of the biggest matches on the football calendar will take place at the Bernabeu as Real Madrid welcomes fierce rivals Barcelona for the most recent El Clasico.

In the first eight games of the 2022–23 La Liga season, both teams have accrued 22 points, although Barcelona is in first place due to a better goal differential.

The point was enough for the defending European champions to secure their place in the knockout round of the competition with two games remaining, despite Ancelotti’s admission following the game that he was displeased with his team’s performance against Shakthar Donetsk in Europe.

Prior to the conclusion of the month, Real Madrid will play another five times, including matches against RB Leipzig in the Champions League and Barcelona, Elche, Sevilla, and Girona in Spain’s top division.

Los Blancos have defeated Barcelona in four of their past five league meetings, although they were defeated 4-0 by their fierce rivals at the Bernabeu last year.

Barcelona has struggled in the Champions League, but their league record remains unblemished since their uninspiring goalless draw with Rayo Vallecano to start the 2022–23 season.

Considering their recent success, Barcelona hasn’t actually won La Liga since the 2018–19 season. If they can’t secure their place in the Champions League’s next round, they may decide to focus entirely on the league.

This weekend won’t determine who wins the league, but a win for either team would boost morale at a relatively early point in the season.

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