Lionel Messi deemed unfit for the EL Clasico and named in substitute

Lionel Messi has missed a place in Starting of Barcelona for the EL Clasico against Real Madrid.

Luis Suarez

Barcelona boss Luis Enrique has not named Messi in the starting lineup against Real Madrid for EL Clasico. The Argentine forward has been out injured and there were rumors that Messi will be included from the start for this all important clash which plays vital role in deciding the title. But the coach has not risked his star player and kept on playing his in form team with Neymar and Suarez up front.

Sergi Roberto will support Neymar and Suarez up front while Andres Iniesta, Sergio Busquets and Ivan Rakitic will hold the central midfield for Blaugrana. Claudio Bravo is guarding the post with Gerard Pique and Javier Mascherano in the center of defense. Dani Alves will play as right back while Jordi Alba will run down the left.

FC Barcelona Lineup:

Claudio Bravo

Dani Alves, Gerard Piqué, Javier Mascherano, Jordi Alba

Ivan Rakitić, Sergio Busquets, Andres Iniesta

Sergi Roberto, Luis Suárez, Neymar