Which is the most valuable lineup in today’s huge El Clasico clash at the Bernabeu?
SEE MORE:
Manchester United midfielder steps up return
Real Madrid Firmino – Real hope to beat Arsenal to Bundesliga star
Best Rabons of all time
Real Madrid host Barcelona this evening in La Liga’s El Clasico, perhaps the most bitter rivalry in world football, in a game that also represents a clash of two of the most expensively assembled, stunningly talented teams on the planet.
But which probably lineup is worth more? That is a question that The Mirror have attempted to answer – look below to see a comparison of the relative value of the respective players and the overall total value of each side:
Goalkeepers
Barcelona / Claudio Bravo / £8.8m – The Chilean only signed for the club from Real Sociedad this summer.
Real Madrid / Iker Casillas / £7.04m – Casillas’ value has plummeted on account of a couple of seasons that have been well below par.
Right Backs
Barcelona / Dani Alves / £10.56m – Alves is relatively valuable despite being out of contract at the end of the season.
Real Madrid / Alvaro Arbeloa / £4.4m – Former Liverpool right back Arbeloa is the least valuable player to be involved.
Centre Backs
Barcelona / Gerard Pique / £30.8m – Pique is one of the finest central defenders in European football.
Real Madrid / Raphael Varane / £22m – This valuation of perhaps the best young defender on the planet seems a little low.
Centre Backs
Barcelona / Jeremy Mathieu / £13.2m – Mathieu is another summer signing, picked up from La Liga rivals Valencia.
Real Madrid / Pepe / £13.2m – Portuguese international Pepe is a controversial character but a fine player.
Left Backs
Barcelona / Jordi Alba / £22m – Spanish international Alba is worth £22m according to the figures.
Real Madrid / Marcelo / £22m – Real Madrid’s Brazilian right back Marcelo has an identical valuation.
Defensive Midfielders
Barcelona / Sergio Busquets / £35.2m – This would be a bargain for the best defensive midfielder on the planet.
Real Madrid / Toni Kroos / £39.6m – Kroos has settled in very well since signing for the club from Bayern Munich this summer.
Central Midfielders
Barcelona / Andres Iniesta / £39.6m – The Spanish international and scorer of a World Cup winning goal has had a wonderful career.
Real Madrid / Luka Modric / £48.4m – The former Tottenham Hotspur man is now a firm favourite amongst the club’s fans.
Attacking Midfielders
Barcelona / Ivan Rakitic / £26.4m – Another summer signing to have settled in well, Rakitic joined from Sevilla.
Real Madrid / Isco / £30.8m – Spain Under 21 international Isco is still establishing himself after joining from Malaga.
Forwards
Barcelona / Luis Suarez / £52.8m – Suarez is set to make his debut for the club after a lengthy ban.
Real Madrid / James Rodriguez / £52.8m – The Colombian was signed from AS Monaco this summer on the back of a wonderful World Cup.
Forwards
Barcelona / Lionel Messi / £105.6m – The four time Ballon d’Or winger will be looking to put one over on his biggest rival.
Real Madrid / Cristiano Ronaldo / £105.6m – That man Ronaldo, however, has been the best player in the world so far this season.
Strikers
Barcelona / Neymar / £61.6m – The Brazilian has really come of age for Barcelona this season after his World Cup disappointment.
Real Madrid / Karim Benzema / £39.6m – Frenchman Benzema has been prolific for Real since signing for the club from Lyon.
Overall Value
Barcelona / £406.5m
Real Madrid / £385.4m