El Clasico: Real Madrid v Barcelona Combined XI

Midfield

Central Defensive Midfielder - Sergio Busquets

One of the best player, if not the best, in the world in his position, Sergio Busquets has been phenomenal for the Blaugrana this season. The 30-year old has been ever present in the Barcelona midfield, nipping opposition attacks while orchestrating the Blaugrana midfield.

The Catalonia born who is set to be the captain for the El Clasico in place of the injured Lionel Messi has averaged an impressive 2.3 tackles, 0.7 interceptions and 0.8 key passes per match while also having a pass percentage of 88%.

Central Midfielder - Ivan Rakitic

The Croatian has continued his World Cup form into the season

The World Cup finalist has continued his World Cup form into the LaLiga for the defending champions. The Croatian has started 8 of the 9 matches for the Blaugrana and has averaged 0.9 tackles, 1.4 interception and 0.6 clearances per match on the defensive front.

The 30-year old on the attacking front has seen the midfielder scoring 2 goals while making an assist at a pass percentage of 90.9. The midfielder has also averaged 1.7 shots per game while also having an average of 0.3 key passes per game.

Central Midfielder - Toni Kroos

The German hasn't hit the form of last season yet

The German midfield maestro has been one of the better performers for the Los Blancos this season. The German has averaged 1 tackle, 1 interception and 0.7 clearances per match on the defensive front.

The midfielder on the offensive has been equally good with 1.1 shots, 1.1 crosses and 1.6 key passes per match at a pass percentage of an impressive 94.4%.

Stat courtesy: Whoscored.com