As the date for biggest game of the Spanish Season nears, both the teams have positives as they close in on the clash.

Barcelona optimist on overturning four goal deficit as Bilbao visit Camp Nou to finish the tie

Real Madrid have been boosted by the news that French Striker Karim Benzema is fully fit and will be starting in the El Clasico. With Cristiano Ronaldo sitting out of Portugal’s recent International matches, Real Madrid will have their BBC trio of Bale, Benzema and Cristiano Ronaldo at full flow. Madrid will be putting their strongest set with no injuries in team as James, Modric and Kroos completing the midfield.

Lionel Messi’s involvement in the Clasico has been confirmed and the news is a timely boost for the team ahead of their all important clash against arch rivals Madrid. With Ivan Rakitic a doubt, returning Javier Mascherano could be deployed in the midfield along with Andres Iniesta and Sergio Busquets. Gerard Pique and Mathieu will take cover of the central defense while Dani Alves and Jordi Alba running down the wingback position.

 

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