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Real Madrid is set to host Barcelona for the second time in a space of three days at the Santiago Bernabeu as the Los Blancos look to avenge their defeat to the Blaugrana in the Copa del Rey semifinal.
The Los Blancos had an impressive first half against Barcelona in the second leg before a Raphael Varane own goal and Luis Suarez brace settled the score in favour of the Blaugrana.
After their display, Real Madrid though will be confident of avenging their defeat in the Copa del Rey. The Los Blancos have won 6 of their last 7 matches and will be looking to get another victory over their arch-rivals. A win could see them reduce the gap between the two sides to just 6 points.
After knocking out Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey, Barcelona once again has another chance to deal a huge blow to the Los Blancos. A victory for the Blaugrana will see them increasing their lead at the top to 12 points and effectively end the title hopes of their counterparts.
The Messi-led side will have to show a better performance than what they showcased in the Copa del Rey fixture.
The first league El Clasico ended with Barcelona decimating Real Madrid 5-1 at the Camp Nou with Luis Suarez once again being the culprit and scoring a hattrick.
Team News
Real Madrid
Thibaut Courtois will be back in goal after being benched in the cup matches.
Marcos Llorente will be missing with a muscular injury while Isco is doubtful.
Nacho Fernandez will be another absentee with the Spanish international serving a one-match ban.
Barcelona
Samuel Umtiti could make his first start since his injury, replacing Clement Lenglet in the starting lineup.
Arthur Melo is another player who is back from injury while Rafinha is still out of action.
Probable Lineups
Real Madrid (4-3-3): Courtois; Reguilon, Varane, Ramos, Carvajal; Modric, Casemiro, Kroos; Vinicius Jr, Benzema, Vazquez.
Barcelona (4-3-3): ter Stegen; Alba, Umtiti, Pique, Semedo; Roberto, Rakitic, Busquets; Dembele, Suarez, Messi.
