At the opposite end of the spectrum stand Barcelona, who are seen as having spent decades carefully nurturing a footballing philosophy on the pitch. Managers there have a more distinct framework, so it is up to them to tinker it as they see fit, with potentially spectacular results as Pep Guardiola and Luis Enrique have proven.

Can Barcelona make it 4-for-4 in El Clasico this season, essentially sealing a 28th La Liga title in the process?

Real Madrid are staring the end of the Carlo Ancelotti era in the face while Barcelona's season could come crashing down in the space of a week