In the early hours of August 19, Real Madrid was held to a 1-1 draw by Mallorca in their La Liga opener. This result followed Barcelona's 2-1 comeback victory over Valencia, with Lewandowski netting both goals. According to a report from the Spanish media outlet "AS," this marks the first time in 325 days that Barcelona has been ahead of Real Madrid in the La Liga standings.

Last season, in the sixth round of La Liga, Barcelona edged out Celta Vigo 3-2, while Real Madrid suffered a 1-3 defeat against Atletico Madrid at the Metropolitano Stadium. This allowed Barcelona and Girona to accumulate 16 points, surpassing Real Madrid's 15 points. However, Real Madrid soon pulled ahead, eventually securing the 23/24 La Liga title. In the Champions League, Barcelona's journey ended in the quarterfinals, while Real Madrid triumphed, lifting the Champions League trophy.

Just last Thursday, Real Madrid clinched the European Super Cup with a victory over Atalanta. Marca conducted a review of the past five years, revealing that Real Madrid has dominated Spanish football with 11 titles compared to Barcelona's 3. Moreover, in the 15 direct clashes between the two powerhouses during this period, Real Madrid holds a commanding record of 10 wins, 1 draw, and 4 losses.