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Jose Mourinho is set to face off against Barcelona in the upcoming El Clasico at Camp Nou on Sunday, hoping to close the gap on the Catalan giants in La Liga. Real Madrid's recent victory over Sevilla, which saw Kylian Mbappe score twice, has narrowed the gap to second place Atletico Madrid by just one point. However, they still trail their fierce rivals by seven points.

Mourinho, returning for his second spell as Los Blancos manager this summer, will be without suspended attacker Vinicius Junior for this crucial match. The manager expressed confidence in his team's abilities, stating that they are still in the early stages of their development process, with his influence only beginning to take shape.

In contrast, Barcelona has enjoyed a stellar start to the season, winning nine of their nine matches and scoring 39 goals. Their recent defeat against Paris Saint Germain, where they were criticized for mistakes in possession, has raised questions about their consistency. Manager Hansi Flick, though respectful of Mourinho's talent, remains focused on his own team's strengths and the need to maintain a compact defense while capitalizing on their attacking prowess.