Barcelona vs Real Madrid LIVE: El Clasico team news and line-ups

Barcelona have had the beating of Real Madrid three times already this season and will feel confident they can make it four and extend their advantage at the top of La Liga to seven points.

Hansi Flick’s team thrashed Real Madrid 4-0 in the previous league Clasico, while they also hammered Ancelotti’s men 5-2 to win the Spanish Super Cup before fighting back from behind to win a dramatic Copa del Rey final last month.

Arda Guler is handed a rare start fotr Real Madrid, replacing Rodrygo! Dani Ceballos is also preferred to Luka Modric.

Real Madrid XI: Courtois; Vazquez, Tchouameni, Asencio, Garcia; Valverde, Ceballos; Guler, Bellingham, Vinicius Jr; Mbappe

A win today would be the perfect comeback for Barcelona after they were knocked out of the Champions League by Inter Milan in an instant classic on Tuesday night.

They were moments away from a first Champions League final in 10 years, leading 3-2 until the dying moments of stoppage time, before falling 4-3 (7-6 on aggregate) in extra time, ending a breathless contest over both legs.

Here’s how it unfolded:

Today’s El Clasico is set to be another blockbuster: victory for Barcelona would put them another crucial step closer to sealing the La Liga title, with only three league matches remaining after today.

The Catalan side are four points clear of Real Madrid, who must close the gap to avoid suffering the ignominy of a trophyless season.

Viewers in the UK can watch today’s El Clasico on Premier Sports. Monthly or annual packages are available, with a monthly package starting at £15.99.

Kick off is at 3:15pm BST on Sunday 11 May, at the Lluis Companys Olympic Stadium in Barcelona.

Hello and welcome to The Independent’s liveblog of El Clasico, as Barcelona look to bounce back from Tuesday’s heartbreaking Champions League exit and seal the La Liga title at the expense of their fiercest rivals.

Follow all the build-up and action right here.