Real Madrid-Barça: gunning for a 10th successive Clásico victory
Our team, who have won the last nine matchups between the two sides, will be hoping to extend that run in the league (12:30 pm CET).
The Movistar Arena is gearing up to host the second Clásico of the season today — the first on Madrid’s home court and the first in the league — where Real Madrid come in as the undisputed leader and on an 11-game winning streak after victory over Murcia last time out. They face a Barça side they have beaten in the last nine Clásico matchups.
Scariolo’s men hold a three-win advantage over the Catalans (12 vs. 9). In Murcia, they strengthened their place at the summit and also sealed their mathematical qualification for the Copa. Barcelona also arrive in good form, riding a seven-game winning run in the league. In the previous meeting this season, which took place in EuroLeague Round 9, Madrid won at the Palau 92-101 with a spectacular first half (58 points) and a stellar performance from Lyles (29 points).
Barcelona boast great offensive firepower, with players like Satoransky, Punter, and Brizuela. The madridistas will have to be at their best in defense and maintain focus for the full 40 minutes. Their greatest strength is how any number of players can step up to the plate and lead. In the league, Hezonja, Lyles, Tavares, Maledon, and Campazzo all average double-digits in PIR.
Recent Clásicos draped in white
The nine-game winning streak against Barça began back in April 2024. Since then, our team has beaten them five times in the league, three in the EuroLeague, and once in the Spanish Super Cup. Scariolo’s men will be looking to extend the run this afternoon — both in the league and against their eternal rivals.