Clasico burning questions: Will Real or Barcelona take charge of title race?
Sunday's clasico between Real and Barcelona will surely decide who wins La Liga this season. ESPN FC's experts tackle the game's burning questions.
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2019 Schedule
17-4-4, 1st in Spanish Primera División
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Atleti to appeal €12k fine for 'Die Griezmann' chants
Atletico Madrid have said they will appeal the €12,000 ($13,000) fine handed down by the Spanish football federation.
Busquets hits out at Barca squad planning
Due to injuries and suspensions, Barcelona's Sergio Busquets said: "We don't have a deep squad because, unfortunately, that's how it was planned."
'Predictable' Barcelona lucky to get a draw at Napoli (1:40)
Griezmann 7/10 but Vidal 5/10 for red card in Barcelona draw at Napoli
Antoine Griezmann rescued a draw for Barcelona but Arturo Vidal put the visitors in a precarious spot after a hard Champions League draw at Napoli.
Barca problems grow in feisty Napoli draw
Antoine Griezmann rescued a draw for Barcelona, but Arturo Vidal put the visitors in a precarious spot in a hard Champions League draw at Napoli.
Will Napoli spring a surprise against Barcelona? (1:07)
Pique: Barca focused on play, not swirling drama
Gerard Pique says Barcelona's players know the responsibility they have in their hands ahead of big clashes against Napoli and Real Madrid.
There's no crisis at Barcelona: Messi & Co. are doing better than you think
Barcelona's season has been widely painted as a disappointment, and yet they're top of La Liga and set up nicely in Europe. How is that possible?
Moreno: Nothing wrong with Eibar recognising Messi's greatness (1:25)
Sources: Barca stars to have coronavirus checks
Barcelona stars will receive fever checks ahead of their Champions League tie against Napoli amid the coronavirus outbreak, sources have told ESPN.
Hazard to miss City, Barca with fibula fracture
Eden Hazard will miss Real Madrid's Champions League game vs. Manchester City and their El Clasico clash vs. Barcelona with a right fibula fracture.
Braithwaite: 'I won't wash my kit' after Messi hug
Martin Braithwaite joked he won't wash his kit after setting up Lionel Messi's fourth goal in Barcelona's 5-0 win against Eibar on Saturday.
Messi scores four, rates 10/10 as Barcelona thrash Eibar
Barcelona finally hit top gear under Quique Setien, Lionel Messi scoring four times to end his drought and lead Barcelona to a 5-0 rout of Eibar.
Nicol: Barcelona a 'one-man band' with Messi (1:20)
Messi nets four as Barcelona hammer Eibar
Lionel Messi scored four goals as Barcelona eased to a 5-0 victory at home to Eibar on Saturday.
Sources: Barcelona suspend president's adviser
Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu's adviser Jaume Masferrer has been suspended following the social media scandal which has rocked the club.
Don't underestimate Barcelona's new and surprising striker
Many observers are unsure about Braithwaite at Barcelona but the cerebral, diligent striker has a lot to offer and is determined to succeed.
Braithwaite's underwhelming tekkers during Barca unveiling (0:34)
Setien: My players accept Bartomeu explanation
Barcelona manager Quique Setien has said his players are willing to accept president Josep Maria Bartomeu's explanation.
Galaxy boss: No Messi approach, good rapport
LA Galaxy boss Guillermo Barros Schelotto denied he had inquired about bringing Barcelona star Lionel Messi to Major League Soccer last December.
Will Barca signing Braithwaite force a rethink of the rules? (0:59)
Lionel Messi is delivering 'subtle messages' about Barcelona (1:32)
Braithwaite: I'm at the best club in the world (0:59)
2019-20 La Liga Ladder
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barcelona | 25 | 17 | 4 | 4 | +33 | 55 |
| Real Madrid | 25 | 15 | 8 | 2 | +29 | 53 |
| Atletico Madrid | 25 | 11 | 10 | 4 | +10 | 43 |
| Sevilla FC | 25 | 12 | 7 | 6 | +9 | 43 |
| Getafe | 25 | 12 | 6 | 7 | +11 | 42 |
| Real Sociedad | 24 | 12 | 4 | 8 | +11 | 40 |
| Villarreal | 25 | 11 | 5 | 9 | +8 | 38 |
| Valencia | 25 | 10 | 8 | 7 | -2 | 38 |
| Granada | 25 | 11 | 3 | 11 | +1 | 36 |
| Levante | 25 | 10 | 2 | 13 | -5 | 32 |
| Athletic Bilbao | 25 | 7 | 10 | 8 | +2 | 31 |
| Osasuna | 25 | 7 | 10 | 8 | -4 | 31 |
| Real Betis | 25 | 7 | 9 | 9 | -5 | 30 |
| Alavés | 25 | 8 | 6 | 11 | -8 | 30 |
| Real Valladolid | 25 | 6 | 11 | 8 | -6 | 29 |
| Eibar | 24 | 6 | 6 | 12 | -15 | 24 |
| Celta Vigo | 25 | 5 | 9 | 11 | -12 | 24 |
| Mallorca | 25 | 6 | 4 | 15 | -16 | 22 |
| Leganes | 25 | 4 | 7 | 14 | -19 | 19 |
| Espanyol | 25 | 4 | 7 | 14 | -22 | 19 |
2019-20 Team LeadersSpanish Primera División
- Goals
- Assists
RankingsSpanish Primera División
Goal Difference331st
Goals Scored621st
Assists461st
Goals Conceded297th