El Clasico XIs: Madrid's makeshift midfield; Barca calls on Andre Gomes

The starting XIs have been revealed for the latest edition of El Clasico, with both Zinedine Zidane and Luis Enrique being forced into some alterations to their preferred teams due to a spate of injuries.

The Real Madrid boss, without Toni Kroos and not having Casemiro at full fitness, has called upon Mateo Kovacic and Isco to partner stalwart Luka Modric in central midfield.

Up front, Lucas Vazquez takes the spot of the crocked Gareth Bale.

(Courtesy: Real Madrid)

The Blaugrana, meanwhile, do have Andres Iniesta at their disposal for the first time since he suffered a knee injury in October, but the diminutive Spanish wizard is only fit enough to make the bench.

In his stead comes Andre Gomes.