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Relive the breathtaking 2017 El Clasico where Lionel Messi scored his 500th Barcelona goal in the dying seconds. A night of high drama, bloody noses, and an iconic celebration that defined a generation.

Jose Mourinho has laughed off suggestions that his recently grown beard is the secret behind Real Madrid's flawless run of form. The Portuguese tactician faces a massive test this weekend as his side prepares to travel to the Camp Nou for a high-stakes El Clasico.

Real Madrid head coach Jose Mourinho has dismissed suggestions that his side should already be at the same level as Barcelona, labelling such comparisons as "unfair" ahead of Sunday's showdown. The Portuguese tactician faces a tough test at Camp Nou with his team trailing the league leaders by six points in the La Liga standings.

The tension ahead of the latest edition of El Clasico has reached boiling point after Thibaut Courtois launched a scathing assessment of Barcelona's conduct. As both Spanish giants prepare for a pivotal showdown at the summit of La Liga, the Belgian goalkeeper has claimed there is a distinct lack of class coming from the Catalan camp.