Hamilton Academical Barcelona happen to be the main city tomorrow because they prepare to battle ruling La Liga champions Real Madrid for the sixth a' and most likely remaining a' time this year. Unlike current months which have been characterised by Blaugrana importance in the fixture, Real Madrid and Jose Mourinho may actually have turned the corner and are unbeaten within their last four fits from the Catalan leaders. Nevertheless, with a crucial UEFA Champions League Round of 16, second-leg match against Premier League leaders Manchester United quickly approaching, do Los Blancos have the squad range required to expand that run to five suits with a at the Santiago Bernabeu tomorrow? STAFF NEWS BARCELONA Therefore itas formal. For once the news was actually reported by Marca, and as it happens that Xavi may miss tomorrowas Clasico through injury. Whether this confirms my suspicion that Xavi was never fit to go back in the very first place remains to be observed, but itas safe to say that Barcelona may miss his presence in midfield. Despite sitting out yesterdayas program with a temperature, Lionel Messi returned to education today and unsurprisingly he was called in the 19-man group thatas set to go to Madrid. Nevertheless, there is room in the group for Eric Abidal a' who's still waiting to create his long-awaited return from a transplant a or for Martin Montoya, even though the Catalan performed admirably when the two sides last met in Manhunter Liga motion. For that reason, moving onto the people that did make the squad, Victor ValdAs is defined to go back in purpose after sitting out Tuesdayas defeat for tactical reasons. ValdAs hasnat had the absolute most memorable of seasons, but I think I speak for everyone involved when I say that will undoubtedly be understood if ValdAs could hold Real Madrid at bay tomorrow morning. Also the complete Angel Di Maria ordeal. Thatas how eager I am for Barcelona to help keep a clean linen any way. In defense, Dani Alves will probably start at right-back after a solid performance in Tuesdayas defeat where a' for the most part a' he kept Cristiano Ronaldo at bay, though Alves is likely to face competition for a berth from Adriano. The former Sevilla full-back hasnat presented since Barcelonaas 2-1 conquer Granada, but with five league targets to his name itas hard to ever fully rule Adriano out of contention. In the center of security, may Carles Puyol carry on at centre-half? Barcelonaas legendary captain has are available in for some complaint lately, but Iam not entirely persuaded that Javier Mascherano is really a better alternative. Mascherano isnat as high as Puyol, that could create problems for the Blaugrana at set pieces and while Puyol is criticised for his pace, or lack thereof, Mascherano isnat particularly famous for his blistering pace. And Bartra? Effectively, if he isnat trusted with a starting berth against the rest of Manhunter Liga, what hope does he have of starting tomorrow? Although again, Adriano may offer competition, last but not least, Jordi Alba should begin at left-back. Therefore, think about the midfield? Sergio Busquets remains the best defensive midfielder in world football and thus we donat need certainly to concern yourself with pivote, but Xavias harm places Jordi Roura in a little bit of a predicament. Does Roura move AndrAs Iniesta back to midfield? Many would argue thatas certain a' and I agree, Iniesta will begin in midfield, but who begins with him? Thiago? Alex Track? Cesc FAbregas? My moneyas on Cesc, but who knows? Maybe Thiago can get the nod for his "youthful enthusiasm?" Lionel Messi will start in attack. He may be ill, or at least at significantly less than hundreds of, but he will start a' just like Cristiano Ronaldo will start for Real Madrid regardless of their forthcoming UCL match with Manchester United. Much more than Xavi, Puyol and also Casillas, one could argue that Messi and Ronaldo are actually associated with the Clasico; can you imagine a Clasico minus the two stars doing battle? Anyway, back again to the group information and CulAs will likely obtain wish: David Villa is expected to start on the left-wing with Pedro maintaining his position on the proper. TRUE MADRID True Madrid are anticipated to make changes tomorrow before their Champions League battle with Manchester United, but Mourinho will soon be eager to avoid making a lot of changes a' especially as Madridas pleasure reaches risk with each and every Clasico. After winning 3-1 at the Camp Nou, Los Blancos would lose almost all their momentum if they get up tomorrow a' regardless of whether this fit is understood to be crucial or not. Thus, while we could expect improvements, donat expect to see Castilla sent out tomorrow. Instead, we could begin to see the likes of Marcelo, Pepe, Michael Essien, Luka Modric, Jose Callejon, Karim Benzema and possibly even Kaka. Scarcely "second-string." KIND INFORMATION Barcelona: DWWLWL Real Madrid: LWDWWW LAST CONFERENCE Hamilton Academical Barcelona 1-3 Real Madrid a 26th February 2013 a Copa del Rey LIKELY LINE-UPS Barcelona (4-3-3 ): ValdAs; Alves, PiquA, Mascherano, Alba; Busquets, Cesc, Iniesta; Pedro, Messi, Villa Genuine Madrid (4-2-3-1 ): Lopez; Arbeloa, Pepe, Varane, Marcelo; Khedira, Essien; Callejon, Modric, Ronaldo; Benzema Fit PREDICTION Itas difficult to ever predict a Barcelona defeat a' although I must acknowledge, it's entered my mind. However, BarAa almost always bounce right back, and what better destination for a do this compared to the Bernabeu? Iam enjoying a 2-1 away win. Follow us on Twitter
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