A decisive Clásico with La Liga at stake: Barcelona have historic opportunity against eternal rivals Real

A decisive Clásico with La Liga at stake: Barcelona have historic opportunity against eternal rivals Real Barcelona face Real Madrid in what could be a historic El Clásico contest this evening. The Catalans are closing in on a second straight Spanish league title and will be crowned champions if they avoid defeat at Camp Nou this evening. It marks a historic opportunity for Barcelona, who can win La Liga with a direct result against their arch-rivals for the first time.

The La Liga leaders are 11 points clear of Real Madrid with four games to go, and a draw would be enough tonight to seal their success. Hansi Flick's side will head into the clash with confidence against a Real Madrid side in crisis. Reports this week have emerged that head coach Alvaro Arbeloa has fallen out with several squad members, in echoes of Xabi Alonso's short-lived reign earlier in the campaign.

Furthermore, Federico Valverde was involved in an altercation with teammate Aurelian Tchouameni that saw the Uruguayan hospitalised and both players fined €500,000 . Alongside that drama, a remarkable petition to have leading scorer Kylian Mbappe sold has generated millions of signatures. Barcelona, in contrast, are riding a 10-game winning run in La Liga that has propelled them to the brink of the title.

The Catalan club can secured back-to-back La Liga titles this evening, an achievement that Real Madrid have not managed since 2008. Barcelona coach Hansi Flick praises 'unbelievable' young team ahead of El Clasico Ahead of the game, Flick has hailed the atmosphere and connection at Barcelona, praising the performances of his young side. "The atmosphere, the connection between the players is something really special," the German coach said in a news conference on Saturday.