Meanwhile, FC Barcelona is facing an inquiry for unexplained payments made to former vice president of the Technical Committee of Referees (CTA) José María Enríquez Negreira for a period that spans
Real Madrid vs. Barcelona: Messi, Ramos have helped define Clasico. Will this be their last?
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Karim Benzema speaks ahead of Real Madrid s crucial clash against rivals Barcelona. (2:03)
Graham HunterSpain writer
Graham Hunter is a Barcelona-based freelance writer for ESPN.com who specializes in La Liga and the Spanish national team.
Saturday marks the second and final clash between longtime Spanish rivals, Real Madrid and Barcelona, for the 2020-21 season. Real hold the edge having won convincingly 3-1 in November, but Barcelona are unbeaten in La Liga since Dec. 5 and hold the upper hand in the title race quite a turnaround for a side in crisis at the beginning of the season, with Lionel Messi wanting to leave and the squad in disarray around him.