FC Barcelona manager Ernesto Valverde has announced his squad for the eagerly-awaited El Clasico on Saturday afternoon!
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The Catalans will travel to the Santiago Bernabéu for the first La Liga Clasico of the season on Saturday afternoon.
A win for Valverde will see his team extend the gap between themselves and Saturday's opponents, though Real will head into the clash with confidence after their recent FIFA Club World Cup win.
The manager has now announced his squad for the big Derby this weekend, with Samuel Umtiti missing the clash through injury.
Look at Barca's squad below:
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— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) December 22, 2017
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Lionel Messi will be looking to add to his 24 Clasico goals tally.
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