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Real hoping to test Barca's mental strength

February 19, 2009
Leaders Barcelona and chasing Real Madrid have spent the week playing mind games with each other after the champions closed the gap on Pep Guardiola's team to 10 points last Sunday.

Barcelona's 2-2 draw at Real Betis, their first slip up after 10 consecutive league victories, has added extra spice to Saturday's city derby at the Nou Camp against basement side Espanyol (1900 GMT).

Real are on an eight-match winning streak and host an improving Betis at the Bernabeu at the same ...

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