The first Clasico of the season is approaching.
This coming Sunday, Barcelona will host Real Madrid (17:15) for an intriguing duel between the two biggest clubs in Spain.
In Barcelona it was reported today (Thursday) that left-back Jordi Alba has sprained his ankle and is in great doubt for the game.
In fact, his only chance to play first is for the Spaniard to come up with a shot.
It is unknown at this time what he will do after leaving the post.
On the other hand, Blancos coach Carlo Ancelotti has promised that Eden Hazard and Danny Carvajal will be fit and play against the Catalans.
Eden Hazard.
Ancelotti promised: "He will play", Photo: Reuters,
And now, for the calculations.
A Real Madrid win will lift it back to first place in the table (with a game in hand) at the expense of Real Sociedad.
Barcelona, on the other hand, in a season that is not at all simple for them, owes the 3 precious points to raise their balance to 18 points (currently with 15) and try to continue to challenge the top teams.
