Back Real Madrid to Equal Barcelona's La Liga Unbeaten Record in Sunday’s Showdown

Real Madrid have a golden opportunity this Sunday to equal the longest-ever unbeaten run in La Liga, a record held by their fierce rivals, Barcelona. The Catalan giants went 43 games unbeaten during the 2017-2018 season, and now Los Blancos stand on the brink of matching that feat. With the Santiago Bernabeu as the battleground, Carlo Ancelotti’s side is tipped as the favourite, but Barcelona won’t make it easy.

Real Madrid: 13 Months of Unbeaten League Form

Real Madrid’s last defeat in La Liga came over a year ago, in September, when Atletico Madrid claimed a 3-1 victory. Since then, Los Blancos have gone on an incredible run, losing just one of their 61 competitive matches in normal time across all competitions. With an average of 2.31 goals per game, Real have been prolific, outscoring their opponents by a considerable margin.

The Santiago Bernabeu has been a fortress for Madrid, who are unbeaten in their last 34 competitive home games, keeping 18 clean sheets in the process. This season, they’ve maintained their dominant home form, winning all seven of their matches at the Bernabeu, scoring at least two goals in each, and keeping four clean sheets. Their xG (expected goals) has consistently been higher than their opponents in six out of seven home games, a testament to their attacking power.

Recent El Clasico Advantage: Real Madrid on Top

While Barcelona have been impressive this season, leading La Liga by three points, they have struggled in recent encounters with Real Madrid. Los Blancos have won the last four competitive El Clasicos, including a thrilling 3-2 victory last season, where Jude Bellingham netted the winner in the dying moments of the game.

Historically, Real Madrid have had the upper hand in La Liga meetings at the Bernabeu, winning four of the last five clashes with Barcelona. Carlo Ancelotti’s tactical acumen has often been the difference, and his side’s confidence will be sky-high, buoyed by their 43-game unbeaten run.

Can Barcelona Stop Madrid’s March Towards History?

Barcelona will be determined to prevent Real Madrid from equalling their unbeaten record, but they face a formidable opponent. Ancelotti’s team is in scintillating form, and with their recent track record in El Clasico, they’ll fancy their chances of pulling off another victory. If Real Madrid can maintain their momentum, they’ll not only equal Barcelona’s La Liga unbeaten record but also close the gap at the top of the table.

Sunday’s clash is set to be a thrilling contest, with both teams eager to make history.

Odds courtesy of bet365. Correct at time of publishing and subject to change.

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