Predicted Lineups:
Barcelona predicted lineup (4-3-3)
Victor Valdes; Jordi Alba, Puyol, Pique, Daniel Alves; Sergio Busquets, Iniesta, Xavi; Pedro, Lionel Messi, Alexis Sánchez.
Real Madrid predicted lineup: (4-2-3-1):
Diego Lopez; Marcelo, Sergio Ramos, Pepe, Álvaro Arbeloa; Xabi Alonso, Sami Khedira; Angel Di Maria, Mesut Özil, Cristiano Ronaldo; Karim Benzema
Despite all the question marks over form and fitness, it seems little has changed. Indeed, if Real Madrid line up as above,Álvaro Arbeloa will be the only player who did not start the 5-0 humiliation in 2010. That may speak volumes about Mourinho's struggles to improve his starting eleven, but it shows that the key for Los Merengues has not changed: if they can get at Barcelona's defence, they have a chance, but that will require coping with the Blaugrana midfield. Easier said than done.
After a thrilling 1-1 draw at the Santiago Bernabeu, Real Madrid will travel to Camp Nou to face off with eternal rivals Barcelona in the return leg Copa del Rey action, Tuesday.
This week will give fans two Clasicos in only five days. But with big matches on the horizon for both clubs, this week will not only be about the great rivalry.
However, no matter what matches are coming up, the first Clasico of the week will be the most important.