The two leading clubs are clearly the favorites in this match.
The Barcelona squad is missing Lewandowski but they won't have too much trouble as it seems their young players are still quite strong but this could also be a stumbling block for them.
On the other hand for Madrid now they have to stick around and 3 points is a good thing for them to do in this game. 2 points is not a difficult thing to chase and don't let them slip up at this time because this can be quite troublesome for them if Barcelona manages to add points.
For Real Madrid this should be a good chance to get a winning point because against Valladollid, with a point difference of only 2 points from first place, there is a possibility that Real Madrid will take first place from Barcelona, but I am sure that Barcelona will not lose to the enemy Espanyol according to them it will also be easy to beat so that there will be a very tight struggle for position.
Actually I still think both of them will still get 3 points in this match even though Barcelona are in a difficult condition because their goal scorer Lewandowski must be absent but there are still several other players who can still replace that.
The performance of their young players is still quite good with Raphinha and Ansu on the wings supported by Pedri, Gavi and De Jong they are still very strong in their midfield and attack line.
It's just that whether Xavi will make a decision with Depay in it or force another player like Ferran in the center striker is still possible.
Barcelona are on top of the scoreboard right now with a two points lead from Real Madrid. And Real Madrid's next match is against Real Valladolid which should be a competitively easier win for Real Madrid. Although Barcelona do not have Lewandowski for now which might be a big blow for them. I think we will be able to see our great thrilling end of the season between these two league Giants for the title of La Liga.