FC Barcelona vs Real Madrid: Three key individual battles on the pitch that will shape the outcome of the match

FC Barcelona v Real Madrid CF - La Liga
FC Barcelona v Real Madrid CF - La Liga

#2. Luis Suarez versus Raphael Varane

FC Barcelona v Real Madrid CF - La Liga
FC Barcelona v Real Madrid CF - La Liga

Luis Suarez has scored nine league goals against Real Madrid since his debut for Barcelona, more than any other player in that time. He has been a nuisance to the Real Madrid defense since signing as a Barcelona player in 2014/15.

Although he has been criticized heavily due to his loss in pace since the start of this season, he looked like getting his form back at a crucial time and scored a hat-trick in the last 'El Clasico' despite Leo Messi's absence.

Meanwhile, Raphael Varane was sent off in the La Liga but will feature in the Copa Del Rey There is no doubt about his defensive capabilities as he had a major impact in Real Madrid winning the UEFA Champions League and helped France to World Cup glory last year. But he cannot afford any mistake at the back today, not with Suarez ready to pounce.

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