'This is the only Clasico' - Mourinho's Real trying to stop Barca's shot at history
Summary
Barcelona will try to open the La Liga season with a 10th straight win when it faces Real Madrid at Camp Nou on Sunday. Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho says the teams’ recent form will matter less than the rivalry, while Barcelona manager Hansi Flick says his side must tighten its defense after a 4-2 loss to Paris Saint-Germain.Key Facts
- A Barcelona win would break Real Madrid’s record of nine consecutive wins to start the league season, set in 1968-69.
- Real Madrid has a chance to stop Barcelona’s record bid in Sunday’s El Clasico, scheduled for 20:00 GMT.
- Barcelona lost 4-2 to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League before the match.
- Real Madrid has won its last two matches, beating Sevilla and RB Leipzig 4-1.
- Real Madrid is third in the league, six points behind leaders Barcelona.
- Kylian Mbappe has scored 12 goals in 12 appearances this season, according to the article.
- Real Madrid’s Vinicius Jr will miss the match through suspension.
- Flick said Barcelona needs compact positioning and better organization to defend against Real Madrid’s attack.
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