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Barcelona on brink of La Liga title as crisis-hit Real Madrid arrive at Nou Camp

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Barcelona can clinch a second consecutive La Liga title on Sunday when they host Real Madrid at the Nou Camp. An 11-point lead over their rivals means victory - or even a draw - would seal the trophy in front of their own supporters. Hansi Flick's side have dominated domestically all season, projecting calm confidence as they bid to be crowned champions against their biggest rivals.

Real Madrid arrive in disarray. A dressing-room altercation between midfielders Federico Valverde and Aurelien Tchouameni dominated the build-up, with both players fined 500,000 euros (£432,000) following a club investigation. Valverde will miss the match with concussion symptoms; Tchouameni trained on Friday and remains available. Coach Alvaro Arbeloa took responsibility, saying: "If you want to blame someone, here I am."

The first Clasico of the season saw Real win 2-1 at the Bernabeu under then-manager Xabi Alonso. This time, the stakes could not be clearer: Barcelona lift the trophy at home or Madrid delay the inevitable. Questions already surround Arbeloa's future, with Jose Mourinho linked to the role for next season as the club seeks stability after three managers in two campaigns.