Live Barcelona Blog: Croatian duo Ivan Rakitic and Luka Modric set to battle it out in 'El Clasico'

Sport360 staff 16:45 26/10/2018
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    18:45pm – Croatian duo Ivan Rakitic and Luka Modric set to battle it out in ‘El Clasico’

    Two vital cogs in Croatia’s World Cup campaign resume their domestic rivalry this weekend in ‘El Clasico’.

    Croatia's midfielder Ivan Rakitic and Croatia's midfielder Luka Modric

    Croatia’s midfielder Ivan Rakitic and Croatia’s midfielder Luka Modric

    Read about how the two have fared against each other in the past here.

    17:15 – Martin Montoya believes that Barcelona can win El Clasico even without Messi

    Former Barcelona player Martin Montoya is of the opinion that Barcelona have enough quality to see off Real Madrid with Messi watching from the stands on Sunday.

    Montoya (l) made 67 appearances for Barca between 2010-15.

    Montoya (l) made 67 appearances for Barca between 2010-15.

    Read more on what he had to say here.

    16:30 – Suarez expects intense battle v Madrid

    Luis Suarez is expecting a typically intense battle when Barcelona take on Real Madrid in El Clasico on Sunday.

    Read more here.

    Luis Suarez

    Luis Suarez

    14:30 – El Clasico facts

    Barcelona and Real Madrid go head to head in El Clasico at the Nou Camp on Sunday.

    Here are some lesser known facts about the storied rivalry.

    10:30 – Madrid in crisis even more dangerous

    Real Madrid may be going through a rough patch with Julen Lopetegui’s job under threat but according to Barcelona manager Ernesto Valverde, that only makes them more of a threat.

    Read more here.

    Ernesto Valverde.

    Ernesto Valverde.

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