el clasico

Centre-back picked up back injury while on international duty for Spain.

The Barcelona captain hopes to be fully fit to to return to action against Los Blancos after missing the last game.

The versatile Barcelona defender is expected to miss the remaining of the campaign and Euro 2016.

The Colombian led his national team to 3-1 victory over Ecuador on Tuesday night.

The news come just hours later Barcelona ruled out Adriano for the game with Real Madrid.

Jordi Alba doubtful to feature in El Clasico due to ankle problem.

Spanish playmaker says he wants to see out contract at Santiago Bernabeu.

Croatia boss Ante Cacic says will return to full fitness in time for El Clasico clash on 2 April.

Real coach insists club not in crisis after 4-0 home defeat against Barcelona.

The Santiago Bernabeu fans urged Benitez and Perez to resign during El Clasico defeat to Barcelona.

No talks among Real's hierarchy to sack the former Liverpool boss, Madrid-based daily AS reports.

Louis van Gaal wants to add more speed and creativity to his current squad.

La Liga's two pacesetters square off in the first El Clasico of the season at the Bernabeu.

Ex-Liverpool defender does not expect Real to lose El Clasico showdown.

Former Chelsea and Liverpool boss faces a key battle in his current job in today's game against Barcelona.

Barcelona visit Real Madrid on Saturday for the first El Clasico of the season.

Under-scrutiny boss claims that Real Madrid are an attacking side despite criticisms.

Highly anticipated match between Spanish rivals to be secured by 1,000 police in wake of Paris attacks.

Catalan daily claims Zinedine Zidane and youth coach Victor Fernandez are in the frame to replace Benitez.

Real looking to close the three-point gap on their greatest rivals in the first El Clasico showdown of the season.

Gareth Bale believes there is still room for improvement for Real Madrid.

Costa Rica international has recovered from a groin injury and is expected to start El Clasico.

Luis Enrique will reportedly make final decision on Messi's participation in the match on 20 November.

Spanish reports say Benzema likely to play despite suffering 'minor discomfort' in leg during training.

Barcelona confirm duo back in training ahead of crunch clash with arch rivals.

Ronaldo has been unable to reach his usual heights under the former Liverpool boss.

Messi has not played since September after suffering a knee injury.

Combative midfielder suffered a muscle spasm during Argentina's 1-1 draw with Brazil in Buenos Aires.

Argentina star takes part in first-team training for the first time since suffering knee injury in September.

Croatia international suffered a muscle tear in the 3-0 Champions League win over BATE Borisov.