Real Madrid aims to end losing streak against Barcelona

ByEnigma 808

Real Madrid faces Barcelona on Sunday at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium with a two-point league advantage but a four-match losing streak against its rival. The hosts were outscored 16-7 across all competitions last season, marking the first time Barcelona swept every meeting in a campaign with at least three games between the sides.

Barcelona arrives weakened by injuries, with striker Robert Lewandowski sidelined by a hamstring problem and forward Raphinha with a leg issue. Coach Hansi Flick must watch from a stadium box after receiving a red card for protesting. Lamine Yamal returns after recovering from a groin injury.

Kylian Mbappe leads Madrid with 10 league goals in nine matches, four more than any other player, plus five Champions League tallies. Madrid defeated Juventus 1-0 midweek while Barcelona routed Olympiakos 6-1 with Fermin Lopez scoring three times.

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