How Barcelona Should Arrange Their Squad To Beat Real Madrid In The El Clasico

Midfield:

This will be Iniesta's last El-Clasico match

The midfield battle between Barcelona and Real Madrid could become the decisive factor in the game. Therefore, the Blaugrana will need to be very careful and really intelligent here. They need to dominate the possession and keep the likes of Toni Kross and Luka Modric at bay. This will allow them to control the game, create balance and starve the Los Blancos attackers of supply.

As usual, Andres Iniesta should be given the role to lead Barcelona's midfield. The veteran midfielder is a specialist at controlling the game, keeping possession and unleashing killer passes into the opposition box. On his day, the Spaniard can single-handedly win the midfield battle for his team with his amazing talent.

With Iniesta starting on the left, Ivan Raitic should occupy the right side of the midfield. The Croatian has proved that he is a big-game player with his superb displays in the recent El-Clasico matches. Marking tightly, stopping opposition attacks and picking up the right passes, Rakitic will be necessary for Ernesto Valverde in this big clash.

The defensive midfield role should be wide open for Sergio Busquets. The Spaniard is one of the brightest players in the Barcelona camp this season. His incredible ability to anchor Barcelona's midfield as well as taking part in the defensive duties is what the Blaugrana need to compliment their midfield.