Real Madrid squad prediction about Barcelona comes true

Real Madrid may not have stormed back into the title race, but they are once again in control of their own destiny after three wins from three and three clean sheets. In the same period, Barcelona managed only one point, conceded five times and dropped eight points.

According to Relevo, this is something that Los Blancos saw coming. They have corrected mistakes and solidified themselves since their damaging defeats to AC Milan and Barcelona in El Clasico, maintaining confidence that they would get their chances. They were surprised by Barcelona's level in the first three months of the season and were convinced that not all was lost after El Clásico and that Barcelona would drop points. A month later they are back.

Los Blancos will now have to maintain their lead after responding to Carlo Ancelotti's harsh criticism of their attitude. Their new-found solidity will be tested more against Athletic Club than against Osasuna, Leganes and Getafe. They face the Basque team on Wednesday evening at 9pm in San Mames, after Barcelona play RCD Mallorca.