Predicted XI for Barcelona in the upcoming El Clasico

DEFENCE

Neto Murara will be in goal for Barcelona against Real Madrid as Marc-Andre ter Stegen is not yet fully recovered to be back in action for the Blaugrana. The Brazilian back-up has been a safe choice so far and Ronald Koeman will once again rest his faith in the former Valencia man to protect the goal at Camp Nou.

In the defence, Jordi Alba is most likely set to make his comeback into the starting eleven after missing out on the last two fixtures. Since Jordi Alba will occupy the left-flank, Sergino Dest maybe subject to the bench as Ronald Koeman would prefer to play Sergi Roberto instead due to his experience in the Clasico.

The centre-back partnership would be of Clement Lenglet and Gerard Pique. The Spanish defender will not be given a rest as he picked up a red card in the Champions League and will miss the fixture against Juventus, thus Koeman will play Pique for the Clasico.