Again, it is time for the biggest match in Spanish football, if not in Europe. From 19:30 СЕТ tonight Barcelona Real Madrid accepts the middle of "Camp Nou". Both teams will follow sole ambition are vulnerable to large enemy as largely matchup is a crucial season for Madrid.
Before the meeting, they are third in the league with 10 points against Barca liability that are hard tonight leader and intend to increase their series without defeat in 40 games. For many, it is absurd to look for favorites in the clash between the Iberian giants and yet hardly anyone would dispute that it hosts enter it from a stronger position. This is due to the sonorous 4: 0, which struck Madrid in his home, and not amazing synchronicity attacking trio of Lionel Messi - Luis Suarez - Neymar. Rival looks pretty shaky, and on top is led by Zinedine Zidane, for whom it's coaching debut in El Clasico. So far, 43-year-old Frenchman has only 15 games led the first team, which definitely gives another advantage of Barca because of the experience of coach Luis Enrique.
Barcelona
Just a week after the team received good news and Rafinha Alcantara has returned to training after his horrific injury earlier in the season, defense lost Jérémy Mathieu. The experienced Frenchman tore meniscus while he was with the national team of his country. So far it is unclear how long the veteran will be absent, according to the most favorable estimates this would mean 4-5 weeks without futbo him. Former Valencia player no one has proven its versatility, as it was he decided last year Clasico of "Camp Nou" and bring victory by 2: 1.
However, Luis Enrique should not worry much about his defense. Jordi Alba returned from injury, while Javier Mascherano is also on the line. It is not excluded given the upcoming quarterfinal match against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League during the week coach "moose Kulesza" make some rotations in composition to include Sergi Roberto, Alain Vidal and even Arda Turan. Injury Busquets suggests a similar option to allow Barca to have enough fresh physically XI in two of the most important matches of the season. Naturally attack all await the return of Lionel Messi in El Clasico. In the first match in the campaign Argentine came on as a replacement due to injury and it was obvious that has not played for a long time. Tonight Messi can record their 32 th match in direct clashes between Barcelona and Real Madrid.
At the same time much more important for Barca may have Luis Suarez. Uruguayan could easily pass for something like the mascot of "Barcelona" because when he marks, they do not lose. So far this season he has scored a total of 44 games, but the statistics speak itself: Barcelona has achieved 42 wins and only 2 draws in those meetings.
Real Madrid
The big blow to the plans of Zidane is undoubtedly the absence of central defender Raphaël Varane, who, like Mathieu suffered when his obligations to the French national team. This almost certainly means that Pepe will stand by Sergio Ramos. Portugaskiyat national may not be located in any great shape, but tends to transform matches against Barca, especially when Ramos to himself. One way or another, his presence on the field increases solid chances to see the red card tonight.
Toni Kroos complains of attack and therefore its place among the 11 incumbent Zidane is not very safe. Overall, however, this is the only dilemma for him. The logical choice for coach would be to bet on casemiro that is quite useful in both phases of the game. Most of Madrid editions however pedpolagat that eventually Zidane will risk to Kroos, who will partner with Luka Modric and Isko in midfield. James Rodriguez is also available option, but lately Colombian is something of a persona-non-grata in the Spanish capital. In previous positions trident Real is also clear - Cristiano, Bale and Benzema will give everything to keep alive hopes of the club championship of Spain.
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