Real Madrid are currently 3 points behind Barcelona. If Madrid can beat Barcelona in this match then Madrid and Barcelona will be level on points. Even though the top spot in the table will probably remain in Barcelona's possession, getting level points with Barcelona is now very important for Real Madrid. If not, the Real Madrid team will fall behind in the race for the title.
On the other hand, Barcelona could not play well against Real Madrid in the last few seasons. Barcelona are in a very strong position this season with the help of Hansi Flick. The players are also very confident. Barcelona's only goal is to get 3 points by any means against Real Madrid. The match is equally important for both.
What is clear is that every El Clasico will always be interesting for us to look forward to, this match is not only about points but also prestige because these two teams have been rivals for years in the fight for the La Liga trophy. However, looking at Real Madrid's game last night against Dortmund, Real Madrid has a very big chance of winning in El Clasico later. And of course this victory will make Real Madrid equal Barcelona's unbeaten record.
We know that in La Liga currently, Barcelona still holds the record as the team with the longest unbeaten record. This happened a few seasons ago if I'm not mistaken in the 2017 season Barcelona went 43 matches unbeaten. Currently, Real Madrid is still a team that has not lost since September 2023. Real Madrid has been recorded as having played 42 matches unbeaten.
Therefore, in this El Clasico, Real Madrid, apart from wanting to match the points in the standings, also has great motivation in this El Clasico. If Real Madrid wins or draws, then Madrid's record will be equal to Barcelona's. However, before El Clasico begins, Barcelona will face a tough opponent first in the Champions League later, the results of this match will certainly have a little influence on El Clasico later.