Carlo Ancelotti will be forced to name a makeshift Real Madrid defence for their El Clasico showdown with Barcelona. Los Blancos know they are losing grip on their LaLiga crown. Trailing their bitter rivals by four points with four games to play, nothing but a win will realistically keep the title race alive.

Barcelona have dominated Real Madrid this season, winning all three meetings so far including the Spanish Super Cup and Copa del Rey finals. But the Catalans arrive to the match on a low after a heartbreaking exit from the Champions League semifinals and Real Madrid could capitalize to win perhaps the most important Clásico of the campaign.