It is a crucial stage of the season for both Real Madrid and Barcelona, after a tough month of April, and things looking to continue the same into May. Real Madrid qualified for the Champions League semi-finals, and morale is high in the Spanish capital.
On the other hand, Barcelona suffered a heavy defeat at the hands of Juventus, and the Catalans will look to forget. There is no better place to do so than at the stadium of their bitter rivals...
Anything could happen in 'El Clasico' today, as we know of Real Madrid and Barcelona's impredictability, more so when they face each other.
There are three points to play for, but it seems like it is much more than that. Real Madrid are current leaders in La Liga with 75 points and a match in hand. Barcelona are three points adrift of the top. That is to say, if the home side come out on top, the gap would open up to 6 points. That, added to the postponed match they still have to play, would make things really difficult for Enrique's side.
If Barcelona win, however, the day would end with both teams level at the top with 75 points, and the Catalans would have to wait to see Real's result in the Celta game. Either way, it would be a real lift for Barcelona after their painful exit from the Champions League.
Finally, a tie is a real option. If the match ends in a draw, the situation would remain unchanged. They would share the points and the fight would continue in the remaining La Liga matches.
What will happen in this 'Clasico'? As Luis Enrique said yesterday, whatever the final result, it will be decisive...