Match Today: Barcelona vs Real Madrid 19-03-2023 La Liga

La Liga's biggest game takes place this weekend when Real Madrid make a trip to the Camp Nou to take on age-old foes Barcelona in the latest edition of El Clasico on Sunday night.

The hosts currently have bragging rights for this season, having beaten their opponent twice already in league and cup competition, and will be looking to make it three-in-three as they advance in their quest for the La Liga title.

Barcelona is currently at the top of the La Liga table with 65 points in 25 games, nine points ahead of Madrid. The hosts won their last match 1-0 against Athletic, to achieve their fifth victory in the last six matches, along with a single loss against Almeria last month.

Barcelona are unbeaten in their home matches this season, winning 10 and drawing two of their 12 matches at Spotify's Camp Nou.

Meanwhile, Real Madrid ranks second with 65 points in 25 games, eight points ahead of Atletico Madrid in third place, and 11 points behind the rest.

Madrid have a worse record than these teams over their last six matches, with a record of three wins, two draws and a loss. The visitors have earned a total of 28 points from a possible 39 on the road this season, winning nine, drawing one and losing three.

Pedri could return to battle with Barcelona after missing the last six matches due to a hamstring injury Ronald Araujo will also be available for selection and should return straight to the starting eleven In this, Barcelona's main decision will be between Alejandro Balde and Jordi Alba at left-back Although the first has started.

As for Real Madrid, David Alaba has remained sidelined for the time being with a hamstring problem, while Ferland Mendy will return in time to compete for a first-team berth. Ancelotti will face a choice between Toni Kroos and Aurelien Choameni in the engine room, with the latter likely to feature since the whistle. the beginning.

Barcelona have won nine of their last 10 games in all competitions Barcelona are unbeaten in their home league games this season Barcelona have kept nine clean sheets in their last 10 home games Barcelona have won the last two matches between these two sides Real Madrid have only won one of their last three In the league the hosts have looked a little better than their opponents for the majority of the league season and have already managed a couple of victories over them in this campaign in rather convincing fashion.

They also have the distinct advantage of being given a full week's rest coming into this fixture, while Real Madrid take on Liverpool in the Champions League in midweek, and with the added bonus of preserving their unbeaten record at home this season, we expect them to avoid The home side defeat this season.