Barcelona vs Real Madrid: El Clasico – La Liga, history, Valverde, Mbappe

Barcelona and Real Madrid are set to contest a highly charged La Liga clash on Sunday. Real Madrid arrive in the Catalan capital demoralised, facing the prospect of watching their rivals crowned champions. Despite being knocked out of the UEFA Champions League, Barcelona are well on course to defend their La Liga crown. The availability of Kylian Mbappe is a major talking point, with the French striker a doubt due to a hamstring injury. Real Madrid's Federico Valverde will miss the match after a training ground incident.