The former Spain coach thinks that although the Blaugrana may have a stronger squad than their arch rivals, they are not performing as well every week.
As last weekend's victory Real Zaragoza proved, Bernd Schuster's side can still find a way to victory even if they are not on top of their game, according to Clemente.
"I like Barcelona. They have the strongest squad in Spain, but the difference is that Madrid are now working better and are playing at a higher level," he said.
"Barça have a good team, but Madrid pulls out the performances and that is why they are seven points ahead.
"Madrid are very stable. It is difficult to see them dropping many points. When Barça play badly they lose, but Madrid do not."
Despite the gap at the top, Clemente can still see Barcelona making a challenge and does not believe that any other side will have a say.
"Barça are still serious contenders and have the chance to win the league. As I have said before, the race will be between Barça and Madrid," he continued.
"The only other team that could have competed economically is Valencia and they have fallen away.
"Atlético de Madrid are a great side but lack consistency. Espanyol are the big surprise and they are good up front, but they may not have the money required to bring in new players to add that extra something now."
As last weekend's victory Real Zaragoza proved, Bernd Schuster's side can still find a way to victory even if they are not on top of their game, according to Clemente.
"I like Barcelona. They have the strongest squad in Spain, but the difference is that Madrid are now working better and are playing at a higher level," he said.
"Barça have a good team, but Madrid pulls out the performances and that is why they are seven points ahead.
"Madrid are very stable. It is difficult to see them dropping many points. When Barça play badly they lose, but Madrid do not."
Despite the gap at the top, Clemente can still see Barcelona making a challenge and does not believe that any other side will have a say.
"Barça are still serious contenders and have the chance to win the league. As I have said before, the race will be between Barça and Madrid," he continued.
"The only other team that could have competed economically is Valencia and they have fallen away.
"Atlético de Madrid are a great side but lack consistency. Espanyol are the big surprise and they are good up front, but they may not have the money required to bring in new players to add that extra something now."
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