El Clásico is always a global spectacle, and this UEFA Women’s Champions League quarter-final second leg between Barcelona W and Real Madrid W promises fireworks. Barcelona dismantled Madrid 6-2 in the first leg, making this a slightly different kind of must win for the visitors. Real Madrid must play for pride and try to salvage some dignity against their fiercest rivals, while Barcelona wants to put on an absolute show for their adoring home fans and firmly stamp their authority on the European stage.

If you are a dedicated form watcher, you already know that betting against goals in this fixture is a fool’s errand. Barcelona’s attacking machinery is arguably the greatest in the history of women’s football. They demand nothing less than a 100 percent winning performance, even when holding a massive aggregate lead. Real Madrid, heavily wounded from the first leg, has no choice but to push forward, leaving enormous gaps at the back. They possess enough individual quality to snatch a goal, but their defensive frailties are glaring.

The H2H history between these two giants tells a story of utter dominance by the Catalan side, but more importantly, it tells a story of goals. Their recent meetings consistently feature high scorelines, with the ball hitting the back of the net early and often.

Tactically, Barcelona will suffocate Madrid with their relentless high press, while Madrid will try to catch them on the break. Because both teams boast elite attacking talent and the tactical setup guarantees an open, end-to-end game, expecting multiple goals is incredibly logical. The net will undoubtedly bulge more than once.