Real seek to restore balance

Mbappe & Co out to end Barca dominance

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French forward Kylian Mbappe has scored 10 of Madrid's 20 La Liga goals.

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Last season Barcelona romped to four Clasico victories over Real Madrid but led by inform striker Kylian Mbappe, Los Blancos are aiming to redress the balance tomorrow in La Liga.

Hansi Flick’s side won a domestic treble, beating Madrid twice in La Liga and in the Copa del Rey and Spanish Super Cup finals, precipitating the end of Carlo Ancelotti’s reign.

The Italian’s replacement Xabi Alonso has started well, with Madrid leading Barcelona by two points at the top of the table going into the clash at the Santiago Bernabeu.

Madrid have some doubts around them regarding their performance in big matches, having lost against Paris Saint-Germain in the Club World Cup semifinals this summer and then suffering a 5-2 thrashing by Atletico Madrid in a derby in September.