Barcelona and Real Madrid

Barcelona and Real Madrid took turns occupying the top position of the Primera Liga standings. Competition two Spanish giants had reached the top when they should head to head at the Nou Camp next morning (TVOne live broadcast at 01.00 WIB).

By the duel was called El Clasico, the two parties are prepared to take risks. Real, for example, would reduce the new Cristiano Ronaldo recovering from ankle injury. Condition of the Portuguese star is not yet 100 percent fit. But, his presence is very real impact on the game. At least he's inclusion in the squad-nicknamed Los Merengues Real-making colleagues far more confident.

Barcelona did not lose courage. Josep Guardiola Entrenador hinted striker duo plays Lionel Messi and Zlatan Ibrahimovic. Both have recovered well from injury and just go practice Friday morning (27/11).

"Our game much better than Real. We played exactly as we planned. Supporters were behind us. I have a feeling positive about the game. I am sure to win," said Ibrahimovic was quoted as saying the United States.

Said Ibrahimovic Ibra-greeting-contrary to the facts in the standings. Real now lead the standings with a value of 28, winning a number of Barca.

Guardiola respond to changes in the position with cynicism. "Obviously it Real now lead the standings. So why would they spend 270 million euros (approximately Rp 3 trillion, Red) for shopping players?" said he told AFP.

Throughout the history of El Clasico, Real excellence by winning 68 times, while Barcelona is only 60 times. But recent developments make Barcelona is favored. In two meetings last season, Barca won 2-0 at the Nou Camp and humiliated Real 6-2 in the Santiago Bernabeu.

"If I lose 2-6 in the final game against the enemies, I would really want revenge," said Barca defender Dani Alves. "I think they'll come with respect to us," Brazil's player koar.

Carles Puyol confidence is high after cs 2-0 win over Inter Milan in the Champions League last Thursday (26/11). Yet, when it was nicknamed Barcelona Blaugrana-reinforced-not Messi and Ibra. Well, Real plans to make sense of confidence that as a boomerang.

"They beat Inter and be highly motivated. It's only natural. Because this is a very tough week for them," said Real keeper Iker Cassilas to the U.S.. "But, they do not know what's happening in Real. We went to the Nou Camp with the purpose of destroying their self-confidence again," he continued.

Yes, the Real penggawa was very excited to meet such action. "We're going to perform better at the Nou Camp. That's for sure. Moreover, Cristiano Ronaldo will be playing much longer. He gave us the spirit to create a quality team and a better level. He will be very useful," said Kaka, Real's Brazilian star, to Gol TV. (na / ca)

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On Paper

In the last ten meetings, Barcelona and Real Madrid beat each other four times. Of the four victories Real, only one was captured at the Nou Camp, Barca cage. While Barca won twice as host.

Head to Head

02/05/2009 Real Madrid v Barcelona 2-6

13/12/2008 Barcelona v Real Madrid 2-0

07/05/2008 Real Madrid v Barcelona 4-1

23/12/2007 Barcelona v Real Madrid 0-1

10/03/2007 Barcelona v Real Madrid 3-3