El Classico: The do-or-die match between Barcelona and Real Madrid

Real suffered all 3 defeats against Barcelona this season - Photo: REUTERS

Barcelona suffered a bitter defeat against Inter Milan in the Champions League semi-finals, shattering their dream of winning the treble this season.

However, coach Hansi Flick and his students do not have time to rest, they will immediately have to face arch-rival Real Madrid in round 35 of La Liga, a match of vital significance for the championship title.

Hosting the White Vultures at home, Barca will have a chance to break away in the championship race. Currently, Barca is 4 points ahead of Real Madrid, while La Liga has only 4 more rounds to end.

An exhausted and painful Barca

Dominating and dominating for most of the second leg against Inter Milan, however, the bravery of the Inter players made Blaugrana fall painfully.

The Cules certainly could not have imagined that, within just a few short minutes, their 10-year dream of a Champions League silver trophy would be shattered.

The saddest people must be coach Hansi Flick and his players. They have played attractive attacking football throughout this season. But individual mistakes in defense and a lack of personnel at crucial moments have ruined everything.

Not only were the Catalans disappointed, they were also exhausted after 120 minutes of intense competition in the Champions League. Meanwhile, their opponents, Real Madrid, had the advantage of a full week of rest, having been eliminated in the quarter-finals.

In addition, Barca's personnel problem is also very alarming when the full-back duo, Jules Kounde and Alejandro Balde, will almost certainly continue to be absent.

This is a regrettable shortage, especially in the case of Balde, when the 21-year-old player was the launching pad, helping striker Raphinha freely roam all over European football fields.

Balde's replacement, Gerard Martin, although had 2 assists against Inter Milan, his coordination ability and defensive skills are still in question, as he continuously let Dumfries down in both Champions League semi-final matches.

Besides, Lewandowski will likely start on the bench, having just returned from injury, and is not physically fit enough to play the full 90 minutes.

Arda Guler (left) will be Ancelotti's trump card - Photo: REUTERS

Real Madrid determined to break the curse

Regardless, Barcelona are still rated much higher than Real Madrid in tonight's big match. The home team won all 3 confrontations this season.

However, in the most recent confrontation, Barca was no longer the overwhelming team like the previous two meetings. Even if it weren't for Torres' brilliance, Real Madrid would have been the winning team in the King's Cup final.

Similar to Barcelona, ​​Real Madrid are facing an injury storm with Camavinga and Mendy confirmed to be out for the rest of the season. Centre-back Rudiger is suspended, Rodrygo has just returned after a health problem.

However, it is likely that Guler will be the one trusted by coach Ancelotti.

The match against Barca will be the last chance for Real Madrid to break the losing streak against Hansi Flick's Barca, as well as to hold on to the La Liga title hopes for coach Ancelotti. The Italian coach has been confirmed to leave Real at the end of this season to find a new destination.

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