Real Madrid’s bid to catch Barcelona and win La Liga faces a critical test in the Spanish capital derby this weekend
Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior celebrates after the Champions League round of 16 second leg soccer match between Manchester City and Real Madrid in Manchester, Tuesday, March 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Dave Thompson)
MADRID — Real Madrid’s bid to catch Barcelona and win La Liga faces a critical test in the Spanish capital derby this weekend.
Real Madrid hosts Atletico Madrid on Sunday trailing Barcelona by four points with 10 rounds remaining.