Ahead of the 2024 La Liga El Clasico, Real Madrid has 8 points more than Barcelona. As there are only seven rounds left to be played in the Spanish top-flight, this is Barca’s practically last chance to challenge for the title. Losing on April 21 would probably mean that the dream of winning the 28th domestic title is over for Xavi’s men.
Real Madrid vs. Barcelona Odds
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When, Where, and How to Watch?
Place: Santiago Bernabéu in Madrid, Spain
Date: Sunday, April 21, 2024
Time: 3:00 PM ET
How to Watch: ESPN+
Real Madrid is a Step Away from Securing the Title
If Real Madrid wins El Clasico on April 21, Los Blancos will create an 11-point gap with Barcelona, which the defending champion probably won’t be able to bridge. Knowing this, it’s clear that Carlo Ancelotti’s men will have a lot of motivation this coming Sunday. But what about skills?
Well, Los Blancos wouldn’t be at the top of La Liga if their players weren’t great. With players like Jude Bellingham, Vini Junior, and the rest, this team looks capable of beating practically any opponent.
This goes especially when it comes to playing on home turf. Real Madrid is the only team in La Liga that’s without a single home loss in the 2023-24 season. Los Blancos have a 13-2-0 record this season at Santiago Bernabeu, with a score differential of 37-7.
Their only two draws at home happened against two Madrid-based teams that went all defense against Real – Atletico Madrid and Rayo Vallecano. In Sunday’s El Clasico, no one should expect Barcelona to defend. After all, Xavi’s boys are desperate for a win.
Barcelona Coming to the Capital to Get a Win
Only a win in El Clasico would keep Barcelona in the race for the title. The defending champion is trailing behind the table leader by 8 points, meaning that they could get to -5 if they win on Sunday. In order to win, they need to score, meaning that Xavi has no other option but to go all-in on the offense.
The good news for him is that Barca has been scoring a lot throughout the entire season. Robert Lewandowski has been in fantastic shape, scoring 13 goals in La Liga this season. Joao Felix has also been decent and so have many of their teammates.
Another reason why Barca’s fans have every right to feel optimistic ahead of the 2024 El Clasico is that their boys have been sensational on the road this season. In fact, Barcelona is the only La Liga team that’s without a single loss on the road this season. Their away record is 9-6-0 with a score differential of 28-15.
Real Madrid vs. Barcelona Prediction
Our prediction is that 2024 El Clasico is going to be a real thriller with plenty of goals on both ends. We expect to see at least 4 goals in total, with Real Madrid probably being the side that scores more.