Date: 29th November 2010
Time: 18:00 GMT
Competition: La Liga
Ground: Camp Nou
Live: Sky Sports,Ten Action
It’s first El Clasico of 2010-11 season, Real Madrid Vs Barcelona live stream from Catalunya’s Nou Camp stadium, on 29th November 2010. Both sides are separated with only just a difference of one point. Real Madrid currently on top, while Barcelona just a point behind them. The two teams are in good goal scoring form and have their star players in excellent form too, like Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. Watch all the free live online coverage and highlights of the game.
Barca have the stronger defensive line while the hosts who are led by record signing Cristiano Ronaldo have the better offensive record. While some might see this clash as a duel between Ronaldo and Barca's Lionel Messi, this is far from the accurate truth as Los Galacticos have Gonzalo Higuain in their ranks and he is the club's top scorer with 23 goals to Ronaldo's 17. In Barca's case Messi might be the star who is on a level above everyone else but his teammates have a crucial role and their contribution cannot be underestimated. Messi might be the top scorer in la Liga with a stunning ratio of 26 goals in 27 matches and he has provided 9 assists, but midfielder Xavi Hernandez and full-back Daniel Alves have both given 7 assists this season. Swedish star Zlatan Ibrahimovic has contributed 15 league goals including the important winner in the match between the two earlier this season.
"You never know how the team will react," the 'Special One' told AS. "Physically we are fine and know what to do, but we face a team that has had a lot of time working together and we have only had a few months.
"But, in any case, we must be prepared for any eventuality."
He added: "It’s very important the coach has a clear idea of what he wants: how to play, how to
work each day. It is one thing to admire someone but something else to copy them.
Real Madrid have won all 15 of their home games so how will Barca cope with that and can they be the first to at least force a draw in Madrid? One key element for Barca will be how long their defenders can hold Real Madrid's offensive weapons, particularly Ronaldo, in check. The responsibility will fall on the shoulders of club captain Carles Puyol who will have to lead the back-line by example and keep an eye on not just on goal scorers Ronaldo and Higuain, but also be aware of the danger posed by Kaka, Xabi Alonso, Marcelo and Rafael Van der Vaart who all have at least 5 assists or more.Mourinho's side are a point clear of their rivals at the top of La Liga, with the former Inter Milan boss' youngsters showing a more attacking style of play this season.
For the fans of either club the focus will be on achieving victory in order to push ahead with the drive for the Spanish title. Barca would like to retain their crown while Real Madrid are hoping to justify all their spending which reached stratospheric proportions. To some it might be just about Ronaldo versus Messi but who will be celebrating at the end of the match could very well depend on the contribution of their teammates.
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