Real Madrid and FC Barcelona are set to meet this Sunday in match day 35 of 2024-25 The league Season, in yet another much -awaited edition of El Clásico. With the league title hangs in the balance, Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti issued a clear warning to their biggest rivals.
The whites narrowly defeated Celta de Vigo 3-2 on Sunday and climbed to second place in the table by 75 points –Only four behind Barcelona. When asked if his team must win El Clásico to stay in the title race, Ancelotti did not hesitate.
“Obviously, yes. We will have a great opportunity, so we will prepare well and look up a fight. I think Sunday’s match will not be a decisive, but almost“Said the Italian manager at the press conference after the match.
Ancelotti was also asked if a victory over Barcelona would make Real Madrid favorites. He remained careful: “I Don’t know, too Even if we win, we will still be a point behind. La Liga is in Barcelona’s handsBut we get more chances if we can win. “
With only four matches left in the season, Sunday’s collision is crucial. A victory for Real Madrid would bring up the pressure on Barcelona, who could not afford a slip-up in his last three matches. However, a Barca win would set the title within the reach of the arm.
See also
Mbappé is approaching match with Lewandowski’s number and was able to surpass it in Real Madrid against Barcelona Classic
Barcelona dominates the classic 2024-25 season
Historically, El Clásico has been one of the most iconic rivalries in world football –And this season has been the whole Barcelona. The Catalan side has defeated Real Madrid in each meeting so far.
Barca secured a commander 4-0 victory on Bernabeu Earlier in the league campaign it followed up with one 5-2 victory in the Spanish Super Cupand Madrid bordered again in Copa del Rey Final two weeks ago with a 3-2 victory. On the question of his team’s record against Barcelona this season, Ancelotti remained focused on what is forward:
“We played our last game a week ago. It was a very competitive match, and we were close to winningSo I don’t think we need to change a lot. Despite all the difficulties, the fact that we are in this situation and can fight for this match is something special. “
Real Madrid will take advantage of further rest on Sunday’s showdown, while Barcelona meets Inter Milan on Tuesday in the Champions League semi -final. With more recovery time and The league represents their last chance at a trophy, The whites expected to leave everything on the pitch.
