It is first against second as Real Madrid host Barcelona in the first El Clasico of the season. Both teams appear to be gearing up for an intense title battle this season and are driven by prolific attacks.
The task for Real Madrid will be to extend their lead at the top of the table as they sit two points clear of their rivals. They have won nine of their last 10 matches in all competitions, including a 1-0 victory at Getafe last time out in La Liga.
Home form has been pivotal for Real Madrid this season, and they have won their last six matches at the Santiago Bernabeu. Xabi Alonso's men will head into Sunday's clash off the back of a 1-0 home victory over Juventus in the UEFA Champions League.
Barcelona head into this clash knowing a win will take them back to the top of the table. Hansi Flick's team have won their last two matches, earning a 2-1 home victory over Girona before thrashing Olympiacos 6-1 in the Champions League.
The Catalans have done some good work on their travels this season and are unbeaten in five of their last six away matches. However, they suffered a 4-1 defeat at Sevilla in their previous fixture on the road.
How the bookies view it: Bookies backing Los Blancos
Real Madrid have been installed as favourites among the bookies, with a home win valued at 20/23, a victory for Barcelona is priced at 15/8, while a draw is set at odds of 14/5.
Head to head: Barca have recent edge
Barcelona have a 34-25 advantage, with 12 draws in the last 71 matches against Real Madrid. The Catalans were also unbeaten in the four meetings last season, earning a 4-3 victory in the most recent clash back in May.
Players to watch: Red Hot Mbappe
Kylian Mbappe will be keen to maintain his red-hot form this season, having scored 10 La Liga goals so far. The forward will be the one to watch on Sunday (Kylian Mbappe anytime goalscorer – offered at 8/11 by BOYLE Sports).
Marcos Rashford is beginning to find his feet at Barcelona and has scored five goals across all competitions this season. The forward netted a brace in midweek and could be worth keeping an eye on (Marcus Rashford anytime goalscorer – available at odds of 15/8).
Probable line-ups:
David Alaba and Antonio Rudiger are the only major absentees for Real Madrid, with both men still nursing injuries. Bellingham could retain his place in the team following his goal in midweek, while Franco Mastantuono is likely to earn a start after coming off the bench in the Champions League.
Robert Lewandowski remains sidelined with injury for Barcelona, while Gavi and Dani Olmo are also sidelined. Frenki de Jong could earn a start after coming off the bench in midweek, while Pau Cubarsi is set to feature in defence.
Real Madrid: Courtois, Valverde, Militao, Asensio, Carreras, Tchouameni, Bellingham, Mastantuono, Guler, Vinicius, Mbappe.
Barcelona: Szczesny, Kounde, Cubarsi, Garcia, Balde, de Jong, Pedri, Yamal, Fermin Lopez, Rashford, Torres.
Anything else catch the eye?
The last four matches between Real Madrid and Barcelona have produced over 3.5 goals – priced at 4/5 by BOYLE Sports. The Catalans have seen over 1.5 first-half goals in their last five matches (First half over 1.5 goals – set at odds of 20/23).
Real Madrid have scored first in their last four matches (Real Madrid to score first – offered at 8/11).
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