"Barcelona are four points clear of Real, having both played 27 matches. Barca have won 22 of their matches and lost four, while Real have lost that same number but have only won 20, drawing two more games than their rivals. Barcelona entertain 14th-placed Seville on Sunday, meaning Real can cut the lead to just a point if they beat Elche."
"The turbulent time that marked the end of Xabi Alonso's spell as Real manager appeared to return in recent weeks, with Los Blancos losing two on the bounce in La Liga for the first time this season. With a tricky trip to Celta Vigo following the defeats by Osasuna and Getafe, Real's title challenge appeared on the line."
"A 2-1 win in Vigo, thanks to goals from Aurelien Tchouameni and Federico Valverde, last Friday cut Barca's lead at the top to only a point, only for the Catalan club to restore their advantage with a 1-0 win at Athletic Bilbao on Saturday."
Real Madrid hosts Elche at Bernabeu Stadium on Saturday, March 14, in a La Liga match where the home side aims to maintain their title challenge against league leaders Barcelona. Real Madrid recently recovered from consecutive defeats with a 2-1 victory over Celta Vigo, reducing Barcelona's lead to one point before the Catalan club restored their four-point advantage. Elche arrives in Madrid facing relegation concerns, sitting one place above the drop zone. A Real Madrid victory would cut Barcelona's lead to just one point, as Barcelona plays Seville on Sunday. Real Madrid's recent form has been inconsistent, marked by two consecutive league losses before their midweek Champions League success.
Read at www.aljazeera.com
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