When the El Clasico happens, it usually is the biggest game of the day. This Sunday’s match, in effect a war between two of the most successful football tribes, is even bigger. The La Liga crown is at stakes. The winner is likely to take it. Barcelona is more desperate of the two. If the team loses this match, their title race will be all over.

Barca and Real Madrid met earlier in the season on 26 October 2013, which Barca won 2-1. Since then, Real Madrid has not lost a match. In 18 matches, the galácticos have won 15 and drawn 3 matches. This remarkable run has helped them to overtake Barca in the points table.

Since that win, Barca’s fortunes have nosedived. In fact, their problems started at the turn of 2014. In this year, of the 11 matches played, they have lost three, drawn two and won six matches. The contrast against Real’s recent run is too obvious to miss.

Real’s success has its roots in finding the right team balance. Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema and Gareth Bale provide the attacking impetus. They get solid back-up from Ángel Di María, Luka Modric and Xabi Alonso.

Barca has the personnel to overcome the challenge. While Lionel Messi is in great touch, Neymar’s form is bit of a worry for the Catalan side. They would expect Alexis Sánchez and Pedro to step up if Neymar struggles again.

Real Madrid-Barcelona Prediction

Over 2.5 Goals 1.50 @ Bet365.com

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