Thursday, April 8, 2010

10.04. (Sat) 22:00 Real - Barcelona

  • Barcelona have won their last three meetings against Real Madrid, netting an average of three goals per game.
  • These two sides have shared three wins each in their last six meetings at the "Bernabeu", including Barca's incredible 6-2 win in their last visit to Real Madrid.
  • On that occasion, Leo Messi, current top-scorer in La Liga with 26 goals, scored a brace; the Argentine Ballon d'Or has already netted six goals against Real Madrid.
  • On the other side, Gonzalo Higuaín has netted eight goals in his last five league appearances (24 overall in this campaign, the second-most behind Messi).
  • Manuel Pellegrini's side are on a run of 12 consecutive league wins, and have notched-up 15 wins in a row at home.
  • Pep Guardiola's side are on a run of seven wins and a draw in La Liga, but have managed to win only two of their last four fixtures away from home.
  • Real Madrid and Barcelona boast the best attacks of La Liga - respectively 83 and 75 goals scored this season.
  • Barca also boast the best defence - only 19 goals conceded.