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Yes, Real Madrid, which is currently lagging behind Barcelona, will certainly make Real Madrid try as hard as possible to shift Barcelona's position. So of course, personally, in that match, I will bet on Real Madrid winning. But yes, if for example Real Madrid draws or loses, of course we will see that Barcelona will definitely be the strongest candidate to become champions this season.
I don't think Madrid is chasing the La Liga title too much or in other words Madrid is more focused on UCL and in La Liga getting a runner up result is already a good result. But in terms of the match between the two teams I am sure Madrid will win. And later when you want to bet on the match it would be better to see the formation of both teams before placing a bet. Because we also have to see who will be the starting line up and if Ancelotti uses the main players, Madrid chances of winning are big. But if Ancelotti uses second string players, a draw is more likely.
Who says Madrid is not chasing the La Liga trophy? That is not true, because the La Liga trophy is a healthy hunt for Madrid besides they focus on UCL, La Liga is very worthy of being chased. There is no reason not to win the Domestic League trophy which is the main competition in Spain. Moreover, this is still early in the season, so the Runner up position that you see now is not the final result, there are still 29 matches waiting and you easily say Madrid is not chasing La Liga? Come on, be a little rational in judging a prestigious competition.