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'We hope Barcelona leave something behind' - Real Madrid relying on rival slip-ups in La Liga restart, admits Kroos

Real Madrid star Toni Kroos has admitted that his side’s chances of winning the Primera Division hinge on Barcelona slipping up in the closing sprint to the finishing line.

Although Madrid won the most recent Clasico to move to the top of the standings, they immediately ceded that advantage to the Catalans as they suffered a 2-1 loss to Real Betis before the league shut down for three months due to the coronavirus outbreak in the country.

Now the sides are preparing to go back into action, with the two giants slated to recommence on Sunday after the Seville derby – won 2-0 by Sevilla over Betis – marked La Liga’s return on Thursday.