Barca, Madrid gear up for Mouth-watering Clasico

The eyes of the footballing world will be locked firmly on Camp Nou this Sunday as Barcelona host rivals Real Madrid in a crucial 170th Liga Clasico contest.

Arguably the biggest match in domestic football will attract a reported half a billion viewers worldwide.

It’s a game that’s always filled to breaking point with emotion, noise, cultural symbolism and, best of all, supremely talented players at the peak of their careers.

Every time these two teams meet, they give fans moments worth reliving and remembering. The encounter promises to be an intriguing contest, regardless of the context.

But with just one point separating La Liga leaders Barca from second-placed Real, the mouth-watering fixture has plenty of extra spice.