Real Madrid XI vs Barcelona: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup, injury latest for El Clasico

Carlo Ancelotti has no choice but to name a makeshift Real Madrid defence for this weekend’s El Clasico showdown with Barcelona.

Los Blancos head to the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys in the knowledge they are losing grip on their LaLiga crown. Trailing their bitter rivals by four points with four games to play, nothing but a win will keep the title race alive.

As a result, Aurelien Tchouameni is set to deputise in central defence alongside Raul Asencio. Meanwhile, Fran Garcia has the unenviable task of dealing with Lamine Yamal on the left and Federico Valverde is an option drafted in at right-back to try and contain Raphinha.

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