El Clasico: Luis Enrique has the strongest squad

(Baonghean.vn) - After the final training session before the 265th El Clasico in history, Barcelona head coach Luis Enrique happily said that his best players are currently in good health and no one is injured.

Luis Enrique has his strongest squad for the Clasico.

Jordi Alba was the only player to have a fitness issue during the week, but the Spanish left-back trained normally on Thursday and Friday, meaning Enrique has the best of the best in his starting XI.

Having a full squad is crucial for Barcelona at the moment, as their minds may not only be focused on tonight's Clasico but also on hosting Atletico Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final next Tuesday. In fact, according to many football experts, the match against Diego Simeone's side is even more important for the title than the Clasico, as La Liga is all but decided with the gap between Barca and Real now standing at 10 points. Therefore, many are concerned that Enrique will keep key players for the Champions League quarter-final.

However, Enrique affirmed that he and his team have the highest determination for tonight's El Clasico. Besides the honorable significance of El Clasico, Enrique also said that winning against Real will help Barca gain 13 points more than their arch-rivals and firmly hold La Liga in their hands, thereby the players will be comfortable to focus on fighting for the remaining fronts of the season.

Predicted Barcelona starting lineup tonight:

Goalkeeper: Claudio Bravo

Defenders: Dani Alves, Gerard Pique, Mascherano, Jordi Alba

Midfielders: Busquets, Iniesta, Rakitic

Forwards: Messi, Neymar, Suarez

Thanh Hien

(according to Marca)