El Clasico: 5 reasons why Barcelona will destroy Real Madrid

#1 Pressure of potentially losing the title as early as December

FC Barcelona v Real Madrid CF - La Liga

Eleven points represent a huge difference in the title race, even for a team like Real Madrid. Though it has been wiped out several times in the past, it hasn't been done for over 20 years in La Liga.

Zinedine Zidane goes into the Saturday fixture, knowing they cannot afford to lose any more points. A defeat at the Santigo Bernabeu will further expand Barcelona's lead to a seemingly insurmountable 14 points.

With only 22 games remaining in the 2017/18 La Liga season, a 14-point difference could well dissolve Real Madrid's title hopes even before the Christmas break. The pressure of the must-win El Clasico could ultimately prove too hot for the defending Champions to handle.