1. Title on the line
The season's first Clasico is a must win for Madrid, as even a draw would leave them 11 points off the top (albeit with one game in hand) and likely focusing on cup competitions after the winter break.
Zidane's side have not been at their best this season, especially in front of their own fans. At the Bernabeu they have struggled to convert possession into goals all through the autumn, and points have been dropped against Valencia, Levante and Real Betis.
But when they do hit form, often on the biggest occasions, they are more than capable of beating anyone. The 5-1 aggregate hammering of Barca in last August's Spanish Super Cup showed their potential.
They need something similar on Saturday or any chances of retaining their title will be over before Christmas.
2. Cristiano Ronaldo's future
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