The match is essential for the hosts, who have drawn two draws in the last three matches and lost their lead at the top. Six rounds before the end of the campaign, Real took first place with a lead of two points.
Kike Setien cannot count on Osman Dembele and Frankie de Jong for the upcoming derby. However, Sergio Roberto and Sergio Busquets return to the group, who missed Celta's visit over the weekend.
The problems facing Cholo Simeone are a little more. Stefan Savic and Koke were punished, while Shime Varsalko and Mario Hermoso were recovering from injuries.
The Blaugranas coach will bet on the traditional 4-3-3 with Messi, Suarez and Griezmann in front. Behind them will operate Rakitic, Busquets and Vidal, and the defensive box will be composed of Semedo, Pique, Leglet and Alba. Under the door will stand the titular guard Ter Stegen.
Simeone will come out in a 4-2-3-1 scheme. Jimenez and Felipe will act in front of Oblak, and Arias and Lodi will operate at both ends of the defensive line. Niges and Herrera will start as a starting pair of defensive midfielders, and the attack will be shaped by Joao Felix, Lemar, Llorente and Costa.
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