If you compare the Real Madrid v Barcelona betting odds, you will see that Los Merengues are trading at a best price 13/10 to beat their arch-rivals, with Ancelotti’s team looking flawless at the moment. Only Osasuna have stopped this juggernaut winning this season and Vinicius Junior is stepping into the large boots vacated by the injured Karim Benzema.

Aurelien Tchouameni has stepped up to the plate this season and it’s hard to argue that Real are missing Casemiro, with Eduardo Camavinga another talented youngster who also represents the future of France. However, they lack experience of El Clasico matches and perhaps Barcelona will be bidding to make an impact.

The visitors have a not-so-secret weapon in the form of Lewandowski, with the Catalan side boasting a 100% record on the road this term. They have scored twelve goals and conceded just one, with Xavi’s team boasting an incredible defensive record which will give them confidence that they can get a positive result in this high-stakes game.

Indeed, this defence has now achieved six consecutive clean sheets in Spanish La Liga and the best bet could be to back Under 2.5 Goals, with Gerard Pique and Jordi Alba continuing to operate in the Barca rearguard.

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