Barcelona need to take just one point from El Clásico on Monday to be crowned champions, having been made to wait after Real Madrid secured victory against Espanyol last weekend.

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Our pick: Barcelona to win

Value bet: 'Yes' in the BTTS

Long shot: 'Barcelona 2-1 Correct Score'

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This game is arguably one of the biggest in soccer, but this week's showdown has so much more than the derby bragging rights that can typically be on offer. As noted, avoiding defeat is all that Hansi Flick's side must do if they are to retain their LaLiga title from last season and become back-to-back champions for the first time since 2018-19. No club has managed to do it since them.

Last season, 88 points was enough for Barca to be crowned champions; that's the total they are on now with four games still to play. Real Madrid's victory at the weekend courtesy of a double by Vinicius Jr at Espanyol put any celebrations on ice.

Barcelona did what they needed to do the day prior as they managed to secure a 2-1 victory away to Osasuna, with all three goals in the final 10 minutes of the game. Robert Lewandowski opened the scoring before Ferran Torres gave them a two-goal cushion. It was made tense a moment later, but they held on for the three points and a step closer to their 29th LaLiga title.

Real Madrid leads in head-to-head results in official competitive matches with 106 wins to Barcelona's 105, with 52 draws as of the match played on 11 January 2026.

Betting Markets to Watch

The betting odds have Barcelona as the moderate favourites to win the game on Monday, and it's not really a surprise, given their home form in the league this season. Hansi Flick's side has won each of their last 17 LaLiga home matches, while Real Madrid are in a state of limbo.

Having dismissed Xabi Alonso after a failed tenure, Alvaro Arbeloa's place as head coach doesn't look guaranteed amid rumours of a Jose Mourinho return. To add to their troubles, reports are emerging of dressing-room unrest between players and Kylian Mbappé. Still, the Frenchman is working hard to make himself available for El Clásico.

If you're looking for potential value beyond the moneyline, the goals market tends to offer some when these two teams meet. The 'Over 2.5 Goals' market has hit in each of the last 11 La Liga matches between Barcelona and Real Madrid. Those interested in La Liga betting will find plenty of action in this fixture.

Our Prediction

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Barcelona know they need just a point to be champions, but will want to win El Clásico. Our prediction is that they will be the likely winners. For punters exploring soccer betting options, this match presents compelling markets across the board.

The 'Both Teams to Score' market has hit in each of Barcelona's last six La Liga matches as a favourite against Real Madrid. Of the last five meetings in the H2H, only one hasn't had the BTTS hit (2024 in Madrid, 4-0 Barca). Understanding what xG means can help assess the attacking quality both sides bring to El Clásico.

With Robert Lewandowski continuing his prolific form, he remains among the top goalscorers of all time and a key figure in Barcelona's title push.