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Barcelona aiming to put Real Madrid out of sight in Clasico

BARCELONA: For weeks La Liga leaders Barcelona have been eagerly awaiting Sunday’s Clasico as a chance to stretch the gap between themselves and rivals Real Madrid to a massive nine points.

Barcelona aiming to put Real Madrid out of sight in Clasico

Barcelona aim to widen their lead over Real Madrid in the upcoming Clasico match at Camp Nou. The Spanish champions have been looking forward to the opportunity to increase the gap between themselves and their rivals. However, Real Madrid have been in good form, winning four consecutive matches, including a thrashing of RB Leipzig.

Despite their recent success, Real Madrid have struggled defensively, conceding four goals against Paris Saint-Germain. With Raphinha fit again and Lamine Yamal performing well, Barcelona will be confident in their chances of extending their six-point lead over third-placed Madrid. Vinicius Junior's four-match suspension for Real Madrid could be advantageous for Mourinho, who may choose to deploy his star-studded team despite the challenges it poses.

Barcelona have a strong attacking record, averaging over four goals per game this season. Their top scorer Raphinha, the league's leading goalscorer with 12 goals, is confident of building on their recent form. However, defensive concerns remain, with several injuries to key players and a tendency to concede easy goals. Despite these challenges, Barcelona remains determined to maintain their unbeaten run and secure a victory in the high-stakes Clasico.

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