Before the Copa del Rey final last month we saw unprecedented drama, with referee De Burgos Bengoetxea tearfully recalling the effect of criticism from Real Madrid TV and other outlets on him and his family and Madrid reacting by boycotting all the official preview events.

Barcelona have moved one step closer to securing the La Liga title after a bonkers 4-3 victory over Real Madrid. The result moves Hansi Flick's men seven points clear atop the league and means that they could now win La Liga as soon as Wednesday,

Ahead of the latest Clasico, Flick has been boosted by the return of Alejandro Balde to training. The left-back has not featured since sustaining a hamstring injury in the win over Leganes last month, but makes the bench against Real Madrid.