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The Match
Match Report
Luis Suarez scores a hat-trick as Barcelona thrash Real Madrid 5-1 to move top of La Liga and pile more pressure on under-fire manager Julen Lopetegui.
Live Commentary
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of the first El Clasico of the season as Barcelona hosted Real Madrid at the Camp Nou.
Preview
Sports Mole provides predicted lineups, team news and a full match preview of the first El Clasico of the season as Barcelona take on Real Madrid.
Build-up
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Luis Suarez: 'Our turn to win El Clasico'
Luis Suarez says that it is Barcelona's "turn to win" El Clasico as the Spanish champions prepare to welcome Real Madrid to Camp Nou.Oct 27, 11:48
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Sergio Ramos expects Real Madrid to bounce back from "bad streak"
Sergio Ramos says that "working together is the key to success" as Real Madrid attempt to kickstart their campaign with a positive result against Barcelona.Oct 26, 17:59
How Real Madrid could line up against Barcelona
Sports Mole looks at how Real Madrid could line up in Sunday's El Clasico with Barcelona.Oct 26, 13:19
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How Barcelona could line up against Real Madrid
Sports Mole looks at how Barcelona could line up in Sunday's El Clasico at home to Real Madrid.Oct 26, 13:18
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Combined XI: Barcelona vs. Real Madrid
Ahead of Sunday's El Clasico at Camp Nou, Sports Mole selects a combined XI from the two squads of Barcelona and Real Madrid.Oct 26, 12:40
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5 classic Clasico encounters between Barcelona and Real Madrid
The LaLiga rivals face off once more at the Nou Camp on Sunday.Oct 26, 08:01
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