5 players who will make El Clasico exciting without Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo

Lionel Messi is set to be sidelined when Barcelona take on Real Madrid
Lionel Messi is set to be sidelined when Barcelona take on Real Madrid

#3 Gerard Pique

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He thrives on the big occasions, and it doesn't get much bigger than El Clasico
He thrives on the big occasions, and it doesn't get much bigger than El Clasico

On the other side of the pitch is Gerard Pique, a man who follows the same narrative as Sergio Ramos. Long story short, the two hate each other, despite what watching international football might have told you.

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He's not going to give Karim Benzema and company any sort of respect in this match. All he's going to do is defend his goal for all he is worth, because that's what he was born to do.

He thrives on the big occasions, and it doesn't get much bigger than El Clasico. He lives and breathes for this game, expressing his hatred for Real Madrid countless times in the past.

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His tall frame allows him to get the better of the opposition in aerial duels, while also shoving the attackers off the ball many times.

He's known as one of the best defenders in the world for a reason, and we are about to witness why on Sunday.

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Edited by Anthony Akatugba Jr.
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