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Jonathan Gorrie

Barcelona XI vs Real Madrid: Starting lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for El Clasico today

Sergio Busquets returns to the starting line-up as Barcelona look to win the Supercopa de Espana in an El Clasico tie against Real Madrid tonight.

Xavi has named a strong starting XI as he attempts to win the first trophy of the season and his first in charge of the Blaugrana.

Frenkie de Jong partners Busquets and Pedri in midfield with Gavi moved into the attack alongside Robert Lewandowski and Ousmane Dembele.

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Raphinha and Ansu Fati are on the bench alongside Sergi Roberto, who was forced off injured in the semi-final meaning there is a defensive reshuffle tonight.

Alejandro Balde starts at left-back with Andreas Christensen back in the XI as Ronald Araujo moves to right-back.

Barcelona XI: Ter Stegen; Araujo, Christensen, Kounde, Balde; De Jong, Pedri, Busquets; Gavi, Lewandowski, Dembele.

Subs: Fati, Torres, Pena, Depay, Marcos Alonso, Alba, Kessie, Sergi Roberto, Raphinha, Garcia, Tenas.

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