Real Madrid want to create some breathing room in La Liga's title fight when Barcelona visit the Santiago Bernabeu on October 26 for this season's first Clasico.

El Clasico takes centre stage for the first time this season as Real Madrid host Barcelona in a massive showdown at the top of LaLiga.

The derby, which was the first time Madrid had beaten Barcelona under Xabi Alonso, did not fail to deliver on drama with a penalty save, three goals ruled out and a red card.