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Here’s the side we think Luis Enrique will select to start for Barcelona against Real Madrid in El Clasico on Saturday evening…
GK) Claudio Bravo
The Chilean has yet to concede a La Liga goal for the table toppers!
DR) Dani Alves
Alves will have to tame his attacking instincts up against Cristiano Ronaldo down Real’s left.
DL) Jordi Alba
Like Alves on the opposite flank, Alba will need to focus on his defensive contribution as a priority away at the Bernabeu.
DC) Javier Mascherano
The little Argentine is keeping Barcelona legend Gerard Pique out of the team at the moment.
DC) Jeremy Mathieu
The Frenchman has been a revelation since signing in the summer, but will face his toughest task of the season so far.
DMC) Sergio Busquets
Busquets’ role will be vital at the base of Barcelona’s midfield. He’ll be charged with breaking up and intercepting Real’s midfield possession.
MC) Ivan Rakitic
The Croat starts ahead of Xavi now, but the Spanish superstar could be brought on late if Los Cules are winning, to help dominate possession.
MC) Andres Iniesta
The little Spaniard will look to get himself between the lines, and slide the likes of Lionel Messi and Neymar through on goal.
AMR) Pedro
Due to his lengthy ban, we reckon Luis Enrique will start with the ever-reliable Pedro. At some point though (possibly from the beginning) Luis Suarez will be making his Barcelona debut.
AML) Neymar
For the first-time in nearly a decade, it looks like somebody may score more goals than Messi this term. Neymar has eight in just five starts, and has the ability to put Real to the sword.
FC) Lionel Messi
The Argentine will play in a false-nine role, dropping deep and becoming a natural no.10, while the two wingers move more centrally ahead of him. He’s been creatively mesmeric this term, assisting seven goals and bagging seven himself.
