Barca, Real in El Clasico title battle

MADRID — Bitter rivals Barcelona and Real Madrid meet tonight in the sixth “Clasico” of the season to fight for three crucial points that will shape the destiny of this season’s La Liga title.

With five games remaining, Real Madrid go to the Nou Camp four points clear of their great rivals knowing that a win or draw will almost certainly break Barca’s dominance and hand Jose Mourinho’s team their first title in four seasons.

Real were 10 points clear of the Catalans just over a month ago, but have drawn three of the last seven games while Barça have won their last 11 league matches.

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