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Real Madrid could take a huge step towards another Spanish League title, but they will have to get past arch-rivals Barcelona in El Clásico tonight.

Real Madrid, led by coach Carlo Ancelotti, currently leads the standings by 8 points from runner-up Barcelona, ​​but the defeat at the Santiago Bernabeu today may reduce the difference to five points with 6 matches remaining.
Therefore, the Catalan team seeks to put great pressure on the capital team, and try to win the confrontation that includes major battles that may be the key to the decision at the Bernabéu.

These are 4 major battles that could be decisive in El Clásico.

Vinicius Junior vs. Ronaldo Araujo

 

Last week witnessed contrasting fortunes for Real Madrid and Barcelona, ​​as the former booked its place in the Champions League semi-finals, while the latter withdrew from the competition after being defeated by Paris Saint-Germain 1-4, and Ronald Araujo was largely responsible for Barcelona’s elimination.
The Uruguayan defender received a deserved red card that cost his team dearly and made him the subject of criticism from his teammate Ilkay Gundogan after the match.
Tonight in El Clasico, Araujo will face a difficult task against the brilliant Vinicius Junior, who will try, through his direct play, to take advantage of Araujo’s mistakes.

Given that he scored a hat-trick against Barcelona earlier this season, Vinicius will certainly be looking tonight to shake the confidence of Barca’s defense as much as possible.

Ferland Mendy vs. Al-Amin Gamal

Despite being only 16 years old, El Amin Gamal has already become an integral part of Barcelona’s squad. The tricky teenager is now a key creator for Xavi’s side and his blistering pace will make him a potent threat to Real Madrid’s backline on Sunday.
The man tasked with surrounding the young striker will be left-back Ferland Mendy, who Ancelotti relies on during major football appointments.

In midweek, the Frenchman was forced to play 120 minutes with Man City in the Champions League semi-final, a point that Jamal may be aiming to exploit to excel in their anticipated double battle.

Jude Bellingham vs. Ilkay Gundogan

Bellingham was crucial in his first Clásico of the season in October. His stunning brace led Real Madrid to a 2-1 victory in the 11th stage of La Liga, and the Englishman is expected to play a major role in linking the attack and midfield, and is also looking to benefit from the lack of a traditional defensive midfielder for Barcelona.
Gundogan will not only have to act as a playmaker for Barcelona and make good runs, but he will also have to closely monitor Bellingham defensively, especially with no player available to monitor the Real Madrid star.

Toni Kroos vs Pedri

There will be a battle between two of the best passers at the Bernabeu as the expertise and experience of Madrid’s Toni Kroos squares off against the exuberance and talent of Barcelona’s young Pedri. Both players will be key in creating chances for their teams, but it may be a battle that only one can win.
Both Kroos and Pedri have wide vision and the ability to open up the opponent’s defenses, and controlling the flow of the match in the midfield may be crucial tonight.

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