Marcus Rashford is being tipped to star for Barcelona in El Clasico by Gary Lineker ahead of Sunday’s big game at the Santiago Bernabeu. The Manchester United loanee heads into the game fresh from bagging a brace against Olympiacos in the Champions League to continue his recent good form.

Gary Lineker hit a hat-trick in his second El Clasico, and the former Barcelona striker is predicting goals at the Bernabeu on

Real Madrid host Barcelona in this weekend's eagerly anticipated El Clasico with Madrid coach Xabi Alonso still searching for his best team while both sides grapple with a mounting injury crisis that has left them severely depleted.

Conceição emphasized that his team includes world-class players, on par with Al-Hilal, which he described as a strong team with a world-class coach. He also noted that for this match, foreign players will be selected purely based on performance, without distinction between local and international players.

Club sources suggest key defender Dean Huijsen is on track to play after missing recent matches with a calf muscle injury, while David Alaba and Antonio Ruediger remain ruled out.

Thibaut Courtois claimed that Real Madrid are "expecting a victory" in El Clasico as Barcelona prepare for their biggest test in a bid to retain the La Liga crown. Los Blancos have had a smooth sailing so far this campaign,

Real Madrid defender Dean Huijsen teased his possible return from injury in time for El Clásico against Barcelona on Sunday, but refused to give anything away for sure.