The two Spanish giants clash this weekend - and it could decide La Liga's title.
Messi must be stopped if Real Madrid are to defeat
Barcelona
Such is
Barcelona's prowess in the modern game that every loss is a shock to the
system. In fact, even draws seem remarkable.
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These days, a failure to pick up maximum points from a league encounter, or not to progress in a cup tournament is attributed to Barcelona themselves rather than opposition.
Journalists and pundits decree that Barca did not play to their best if results do not go to plan, for at present, no one knows a definitive system to beat Barcelona.
El Clásico looms ominously on the horizon for Real Madrid. Although the clash is at their home ground the Santiago Bernabeu, Barcelona beat them 6-2 there last season and are in frightening form.
How can Barcelona possibly be beaten? Three teams have managed it this season, and each time has been unusual.
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These days, a failure to pick up maximum points from a league encounter, or not to progress in a cup tournament is attributed to Barcelona themselves rather than opposition.
Journalists and pundits decree that Barca did not play to their best if results do not go to plan, for at present, no one knows a definitive system to beat Barcelona.
El Clásico looms ominously on the horizon for Real Madrid. Although the clash is at their home ground the Santiago Bernabeu, Barcelona beat them 6-2 there last season and are in frightening form.
How can Barcelona possibly be beaten? Three teams have managed it this season, and each time has been unusual.