The Digest:
Spanish football's fiercest rivalry resumes as Real Madrid and Barcelona prepare for a monumental El Clásico clash at Santiago Bernabéu on Sunday, with early La Liga leadership at stake. The match pits Xabi Alonso's unbeaten league leaders against a resurgent Barcelona side seeking to extend their four-game winning streak against their historic rivals.
Key Points:
- Real Madrid host Barcelona in Sunday's El Clásico at Santiago Bernabéu.
- Madrid leads La Liga with only one loss this season under Xabi Alonso.
- Barcelona seeks its fifth consecutive Clásico victory after a recent slump.
- Kylian Mbappé leads Madrid's attack with 16 goals across all competitions.
- Barcelona's Marcus Rashford has rejuvenated his career with 11 goal contributions.
- Teen sensation Lamine Yamal returns from injury to boost Barcelona's attack.
- Madrid is missing key defenders Rüdiger and Alaba due to injury.
Sources: La Liga News
