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Real scored 35 goals in the last 8 games, Barcelona not conceded a single one in the league

Both teams are doing brilliantly, making this a very open game, possibly the greatest one in the world when it comes to this sport

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The match between Real and Barcelona is perhaps the greatest derby in the world. The two mighty teams are both doing brilliantly, with Real lagging behind the Catalan club by four points. But, Barcelona took the lead in the table early in the season when Real recorded a few unexpected results. The Madrid club have since improved their game, currently being on a 8 game-winning run (five in the league, three in Champions League). They scored 35 goals on the streak (conceded only 5), not conceding any in the last three games.

Barcelona, who have not conceded a single goal in the first eight championship rounds, while at the same time scoring 22, are no less impressive. Their only failure this season was the away game in Paris, but that was clearly just a bad day.

Coach Ancelotti said:

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- I have a great deal of respect for Luis Enrique, just like for my other colleagues. He was given a new Barcelona this season, with a lot of new players. I think he's done a great job getting them motivated, keeping their game-quality high and creating an impenetrable defense.

The Italian thinks the key to doing well in this game is...

- Pressing Barcelona, which is something we weren't able to do last season. But, we're now in a better physical shape and I expect a better outcome as a result of it. I'm happy with our game, we just need to keep it up.

Jese Rodriguez and Fabio Contreao have been out for a while, but Gareth Bale's injury might be a problem for Ancelotti and his team.

As for the visitors, they can't count on Douglas Costa, Thomas Vermaelen and Adrian, none of whom played the Champions League match. The main focus at Barcelona is not who will not play, but who might. Of course, everyone wants to know whether Luis Suarez will be in the line-up following his suspension. Coach Martinez said:

- Suarez won't start, but he will get a few minutes in the game, I just don't know exactly how many.

The visiting team's coach praised the opponent:

- The coaches often create the outcome of the game in their heads, but something entirely different happens in the end. What I know is that Real are probably the most powerful team in the world. Their offense is excellent, no matter the fact Bale won't be a part of it, but so is ours. Luckily, I can count on almost all of my players today.

Barcelona's coach was asked about the defeat to PSG at the press conference, clearly an attempt to get on his nerves. He replied:

- The defeat to PSG? The only thing I remember is travelling to Madrid as the leading team in the league!

We're surely in for an interesting match between the top teams, especially knowing how efficient their head-to-head games are the last few years.