Real Madrid Vs Barcelona: Five players to watch out for in the upcoming El Clasico
Other than the mentioned names, Uruguay international Luis Suarez has also had an impact against the Bernabeu outfit this season.
With the fourth El Clasico of this European football season set to take place, Barcelona are currently on the lead in terms of wins registered from these fixtures. Meanwhile, Real Madrid will be hoping to put a stop to Barca's recent domination in the Spanish football's biggest derby.
In this article, we bring you the five players who could have an impact on fixture between both the sides, which will be played on 3rd March 2019:
5. Sergi Roberto (Barcelona)
The La Masia product has become a mainstay in Barca's lineup and has put some top-level displays against the capital club
There’s something about Sergi Roberto and big games. The man who scored the winner in the comeback triumph over PSG in 2017 rises to the occasion and there is no bigger occasion than El Clásico away from home. His forward burst through the middle led to Barça’s last-gasp winner in this fixture two seasons ago, while he also had an assist in the 3-0 win in the capital last campaign. In fact, the youth graduate has five assists against Real Madrid in his career, more than against any other club. Talk about a player made for the big stage.
4. Casemiro (Real Madrid)
The Brazil international has the potential to be a match-winner for Marid
As Real Madrid’s main defensive midfielder, Casemiro is a busy man during El Clásico. The Brazilian is tasked with winning back the ball, with effectively breaking up counter attacks and with dealing with Lionel Messi. If he can provide extra protection to his back line, then Los Blancos will have an excellent chance. The 27-year-old also has the potential for a goal in his boots, with four to his name already this season.
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3. Marc-André ter Stegen (Barcelona)
The German has already made the difference in a number of LaLiga Santander fixtures this season
The Barcelona goalkeeper has been in excellent form this season and will have to be once again as he faces up to a determined Real Madrid attack, one which will be spurred on by the home crowd. The German has already made the difference in a number of LaLiga Santander fixtures this season and is second only to Atleti’s Jan Oblak in clean sheets (10). If Barça can come away with a win he’ll have a lot to do with it.
2. Karim Benzema (Real Madrid)
The Frenchman has nine El Clasico goals to his name
Karim Benzema has emerged as Real Madrid’s main goal threat this season and has proven over the years that he is capable of netting in this rivalry. He already has nine El Clasico goals to his name and is having one of his best-ever seasons in front of goal, so Barcelona’s centre-back pairing will need to keep a close eye on him.
1. Lionel Messi (Barcelona)
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Messi has a habit of being the difference maker at the Santiago Bernabeu
The Argentine is this fixture’s all-time top scorer, with 26 goals to his name. He’s come up big time and time again and while Barcelona were able to comfortably win the first El Clasico of the season 5-1 back in October, Barça’s number 10 has a habit of being the difference maker at the Santiago Bernabeu, where he’s netted 15 of his 26 El Clasico goals.
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