Real Madrid want to create some breathing room in La Liga's title fight when Barcelona visit the Santiago Bernabeu on October 26 for this season's first Clasico.

Before the rivals meet on Sunday, voices across Spanish football's great divide share their views on what makes this fixture unique

Real Madrid have truly ushered in a new era of Los Blancos football under Xabi Alonso, as the hosts stopped a four-match losing streak to El Clasico rivals Barcelona with a 2-1 victory at the Bernabeu on Sunday.

BarcelonaReal Madrid have emerged victorious from the first El Clasico meeting of the season, as they edged past Barcelona at the Santiago Bernabeu.There was early controversy as Real

Federico Valverde, Eder Militao, Bellingham, Antonio Rudiger and David Alaba (the last two are injured and not part of the matchday squad) were among those to run towards the Barca bench, with Barca’s Raphinha (also injured) and Eric Garcia getting involved, too, along with various staff members from both sides.

Get the latest odds and predictions as Real Madrid host Barcelona for the first Clasico with Xabi Alonso in charge of Los Blancos.

Barcelona midfielder Pedri is set for a spell on the sidelines after suffering a hamstring injury, adding to the mounting injury crisis plaguing the defending La Liga champions.

Arsène WengerAlways calm and collected in his analysis, Arsène Wenger gave his verdict after Barça's defeat in Sunday night's El Clasico at the Santiago Bernabéu.Last night, Real Madrid claimed a