Starting Xis Confirmed Team News and Injury Updates for Todays El Clasico for Barcelona vs. Real Madrid

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The Blaugrana won the first leg of the Copa del Rey semifinal match 1-0 at the Bernabeu

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so Los Blancos may not have much of an option except to play aggressively when the teams meet again on Wednesday night at Camp Nou.

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Nevertheless Carlo Ancelotti has switched back to his preferred 4-3-3 formation with Rodrygo

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playing on the wing in place of Federico Valverde who now joins Toni Kroos and Luka Modric in midfield.

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Ferland Mendy is a late injury absence owing to a calf issue although Antonio Rudiger is well enough to sit on the bench.

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Nacho Fernandez loses to Eduardo Camavinga for the left-back starting spot.

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While Sergio Busquets is expected to make a comeback for El Clasico

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Xavi moved Eric Garcia into the middle of the field as his team defeated Elche on Saturday.

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Notwithstanding their goal-scoring efforts in that 4-0 victory Ferran Torres and Ansu Fati are under pressure now that Raphinha has returned from a suspension.

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