Boos greet Real Madrid arrival at Spotify Camp Nou ahead of La Liga showdown

Barcelona’s players were given a warm reception by supporters at Spotify Camp Nou before Sunday’s Clasico against Real Madrid, while the visiting side was met by loud jeers as the build-up to the Spanish league’s biggest fixture intensified.

Both teams travelled to the stadium shortly before kick-off in a match carrying major significance in the title race. Real Madrid’s squad left the InterContinental hotel, while Barcelona’s delegation set off from the Torre Melina Gran Melia Barcelona hotel amid high anticipation from the supporters.

Hansi Flick’s Barcelona will have home advantage and are aiming to beat their traditional rivals and extend the gap between the sides to nine points. Real Madrid, meanwhile, are seeking a positive result that would reduce the deficit and revive their challenge for top spot.

The visitors face the match without several important players. Thibaut Courtois is absent because of influenza, while Vinicius Junior is suspended.

Barcelona will look to their attacking strength, with Lamine Yamal and Raphinha among the players expected to lead the hosts’ threat in one of the most eagerly awaited games of the season.