Real Madrid v FC Barcelona: Did you know?

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Barça are back at the Bernabeu - a ground they’ve not lost at in the league for four seasons, with three wins and a draw to their name

The team boast the largest ever distance between them and Real before a game at the Bernabeu – 16 points

  • Lionel Messi / PHOTO: ARXIU FCB

    Lionel Messi / PHOTO: ARXIU FCB

    Just a few days after their Spanish Cup meeting, Barça and Real Madrid face each other in a league clash at the Bernabeu on Saturday, with the visitors a daunting 16 points ahead in the competition – the biggest ever distance between the two ahead of a clash in Madrid.

    There are plenty of other interesting facts and figures surrounding the game, for instance, did you know………?

    - Whatever the result, Barça will come away from the Bernabeu with their biggest ever lead over Madrid following a game at the home of their great rivals – 13, 16 or 19 points.

    - Barça are unbeaten in their last four league visits to the Bernabeu, with three wins and a draw.

    - A win or a draw on Saturday would equal their best ever run of results away to Madrid set between 1969/70 and 1973/74.