Watch: Real Madrid vs Barcelona, Match Preview

El Clásico has arrived! It’s Real Madrid versus Barcelona in one of football’s biggest ever rivalries, and in an absolutely crucial La Liga game, with the title race seriously heating up. Check out our full match preview below for everything you need to know heading into Saturday’s clash:

Real Madrid head into Saturday’s clash full of confidence, having gained ground in La Liga, and having defeated Liverpool by three goals to one midweek. Ronald Koeman’s Barcelona have been on scintillating form since the turn of the year, especially in La Liga, and know that victory in tomorrow’s Clásico would result in the Catalans going five points clear of their eternal rivals.

Barcelona will certainly need to rest Real Madrid’s backline tomorrow evening, with both Varane and Ramos out for this one, although the hot form of Real Madrid’s ever-present midfield trio, as well as attackers such as Vinícius and Benzema will be cause for concern for Barcelona. Ronald Koeman will have some big decisions to make regarding his team selection, but ensuring that his defence is strong, that his midfield has numbers and that Ousmane Dembélé and Lionel Messi are able to largely effect the game down the right end of the pitch, will all surely be at the top of his list.