- 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 HiguaÃn 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.
Thursday, April 8, 2010