Article
22 March 2010
Jairo Herrera / Translation by Michael J. O'Donnell
Real Madrid and Barcelona are fighting the tightest duel for La Liga in recent years. The Whites defended their leadership with a sensational come-from-behind 3-1 victory against Sporting Gijon on Saturday and now have 11 games left on their road to triumph. The Clasico will be held at the Bernabeu on either 10 or 11 April.
Real Madrid will face Atletico Madrid, Barcelona and Valencia at the Bernabeu in the next few months. The Whites have won the 14 games they have played so far at their home stadium in the league. Other opponents to visit the Bernabeu in coming months are Sporting, Osasuna and Athletic Bilbao. The Madridistas will leave Madrid to face Malaga, Racing, Zaragoza, Getafe, Almeria and Mallorca.
Barcelona's away schedule looks more difficult. Besides playing at the Bernabeu, the Whites' eternal foe will also play against the current 4th, 5th and 9th position holders away from Camp Nou, as well as local rivals Espanyol. Barça will also host clashes against Osasuna, Athletic, Deportivo, Xerez, Tenerife and Valladolid.
| REMAINING MATCHES | |
| REAL MADRID | BARCELONA |
| Getafe (8th) | Osasuna (13th) |
| Atletico Madrid (10th) | Mallorca (4th) |
| Racing Santander (16th) | Athletic Bilbao (6th) |
| FC Barcelona (2nd) | Real Madrid (1st) |
| Almeria (11th) | Deportivo (7th) |
| Valencia (3rd) | Espanyol (14th) |
| Zaragoza (17th) | Xerez (20th) |
| Osasuna (13th) | Villarreal (9th) |
| Mallorca (4th) | Tenerife (19th) |
| Athletic Bilbao (6th) | Sevilla (5th) |
| Malaga (15th) | Valladolid (18th) |