Jose Mourinho has insisted his Real Madrid side will win titles as he prepares for the first El Clasico of the season on Sunday. Los Blancos travel to the Camp Nou trailing fierce rivals Barcelona by six points in LaLiga, with the hosts looking to maintain their perfect start to the league campaign.Reals fortunes, by comparison, has been somewhat less assured, having already lost twice in the league this season. However, they have preserved a 100% record in the Champions League something Barcelona relinquished on Tuesday after a 4-2 defeat to holders Paris Saint-Germain.And so with Real hungry to get their domestic season back on track, and Barca licking the wounds of a humbling in Europe, it makes for hugely intriguing clash on what will be Mourinhos return to this fixture for the first time since 2013. The Real boss, whose ties with Barcelona run deep having been a coach there 30 years ago under the late Sir Bobby Robson, did not mince his words when asked if Sundays game will be something of a litmus test of his sides LaLiga credentials. No, he said. Mourinhos Madrid will win titles.The 63-year-old, however, was less matter-of-fact in his assessment of Sundays fixture more widely, acknowledging the grandeur of the occasion. I think its a worldwide spectacle, he said.There are other derbies around the world, but this is unique. Fans who love football stop to watch El Clasico.Weve been playing well, winning matches and scoring goals.But a Clasico is different the form book goes out the window. In my experience, the momentum you have going into the game does not mean much.READ MORE: Barcelona vs Real Madrid combined XI: Which club has the stronger squad?Mourinho insists referee debate has never bothered meThe subject of referees has generated considerable debate ahead of the game, over the ongoing case pertaining to payments made by Barcelona to companies linked to Jos Mara Enrquez Negreira, the former vice-president of the Spanish referees committee (CTA). It prompted Barca player Fermin Lopez to hit out at Mourinhos continued criticism of officials, describing it as tiresome. Mourinho responded by saying that Lopez gets tired of our discourse and insisted the subject of referees is not one that affects him.The referees name has never bothered me, the Real boss said. I always start from the principle that the referee is good. It never bothers me to know if the referee is A, B, or C. What bothers me a little is when the rules are broken, which, according to internal information, have not been broken yet. Three weeks ago, the name of one referee came out; this week, its another [Juan Martnez Munuera]. Whoever it is, I hope it goes well for them.No big dealUnderstandably, Mourinho remained tight-lipped on the specifics of his game plan, but hailed Barca head coach Hansi Flick as a great coach, doing an excellent job.However, the Real manager looked to play down the emotions of returning to the Camp Nou, adding: Its just like going to any other stadium. Obviously, we are talking about a team with a lot of quality. Its not the same to play against a high-quality team as it is to play against a less strong one, but its no big deal.Where to Watch Barcelona v Real Madrid: TV and online streamsBarcelona versus Real Madrid kicks off at8pm GMT (9pm local time) on Sunday, October 25at the Spotify Camp Nou.Expected line-ups for Barcelona v Real MadridBarcelona: Joan Garca; Espart, Cubars, Gerard Martn, Cancelo; Rodri, Pedri; Lamine Yamal, Fermn, Gordon; RaphinhaReal Madrid: Courtois; Valverde, Konat, Huijsen, Cucurella; Tchouamni, Gler; Brahim, Bellingham, Diomande; MbappRecent Form & Stats for Barcelona v Real MadridBarcelona have won all nine La Liga games this season, scoring 39 and conceding nine. It is the best start after nine games of any team in La Liga since 1997/98.Barcelona have won 23 consecutive La Liga home games, dating back to September 2025, and won all 19 home games last season.Barcelona have scored in 35 consecutive home La Liga games and in 11 consecutive games overall.Real Madrid have conceded in four consecutive away games. 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