Barcelona's Ronaldinho: Real Madrid visit like Cup final

Barcelona ace Ronaldinho admits this week's clash with Real Madrid will "be like a Cup final".

Victory for Barca would take them 12 points clear of nearest rivals Real on the Liga table, but defeat would open up the championship race again.

After their come-from-behind 3-3 draw with Real Betis on Sunday, Ronaldinho said: "It was a very important point. It was a point we fought for."

"It is very different to go to the Santiago Bernabeu having drawn your last game, than having lost it."

"The game will be like a Cup final and we go there full of confidence. If we win, the title will be just that little bit easier."