La liga: El Classico tonight

Real Madrid host Barcelona in El Clasico this evening in a mouth-watering clash that could help sway the La Liga title race in Spain.

The fierce rivals are just two points apart in the table as both sides attempt to hunt down leaders Atletico Madrid.

Visitors Barcelona have won their last six in La Liga and would go above Atletico if they secure three points, while defending champions Madrid sit in third place, three points off top spot.

Atletico’s form has stuttered since the turn of the year and the winners of tonight’s match would be in pole position with eight matches to go this season.

Madrid won the first Clasico of the season 3-1 at the Nou Camp back in October, while Lionel Messi could be featuring in his final Clasico with his future at Barcelona uncertain ahead of the summer.