Barcelona Hosts Real Madrid in Crucial LaLiga Title Clash

Barcelona are poised to strengthen their La Liga lead over Real Madrid in the upcoming El Clasico, sitting four points ahead with four matches remaining. Despite a heartbreaking Champions League semi-final exit to Inter Milan in extra time, Barcelona's coach Hansi Flick emphasized the importance of using the defeat to fuel their hunger for the league title. The Catalans have displayed dominant form domestically, going unbeaten since late December and boasting impressive physical statistics such as the highest number of sprints in La Liga this season. Key players like Robert Lewandowski and Alejandro Balde are expected to return from injury, boosting Barcelona's confidence against Real Madrid, who have been resting but run fewer sprints and covered less distance this season. Former Barcelona striker Thierry Henry highlighted El Clasico as the ideal match to shake off the Champions League disappointment and maintain momentum toward clinching the title. Meanwhile, Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo expressed belief in the team's mentality to stay focused and pursue the La Liga championship despite recent setbacks.