UK viewers cannot watch the match live, but a replay is available at teatime on Saturday.
The Nou Camp is the venue as Spain’s two heavyweights go head-to-head for the first time this season on Saturday.
Zinedine Zidane’s visitors go into the match with a six point lead thanks to Barca stumbling to draws in each of their last two matches; the hosts need a win to keep them within touching distance of their rivals.
The two sides have had a win apiece in each of the past two seasons and, as ever, there is immense anticipation ahead of the latest battle between the two historic foes.
Barcelona’s Lionel Messi and Real Madrid’s Casemiro in action
The Key Battle – Luis Suarez vs Sergio Ramos
There are fascinating match-ups all over the pitch, but the clash between the two hot-heads Suarez and Ramos will certainly be one to keep an eye on.
The Uruguayan hitman has scored eight goals in 11 La Liga starts so far this season and forms the centrepiece of Barca’s world class attacking trio; Ramos will have to be at his best – and his most disciplined – to keep them at bay.
Luis Suarez celebrating
Last Meeting:
Real came out on top in April’s meeting at the Nou Camp, with goals from Karim Benzema and Cristiano Ronaldo overturning Gerard Pique’s opener in a match which also saw Sergio Ramos sent off.
Recent league form – most recent last:
Barcelona – WWWWDD
Real Madrid – WWWWWW
Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane
Who’s the ref?
Carlos Clos Gomez has the unenviable task of keeping things under control in Catalonia.
Barcelona have never lost a game that Gomez has taken charge of, while Real Madrid have lost four matches that have been overseen by the experienced official.
What time is kick off?
The game begins at 3.15pm.
Nou Camp Barcelona
Where can I watch it?
UK viewers will have to wait until 5.15pm to watch El Clasico on Sky Sports 2.
This is because of a rule which prevents any live football being shown by any UK network between 2.45pm and 5.15pm due to the potential impact of attendances at matches across the country.
For any viewers outside the UK, a list of channels showing the match is available here.
Odds
Barcelona – 17/20
Draw – 3/1
Real Madrid – 11/4
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