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02 March 2013 [14:20] - Today.Az
The Catalan giant will be itching for payback at Santiago Bernabeu after getting dismantled by Jose Mourinho's side in Tuesday's cup semifinal second leg at Camp Nou.
Real Madrid is set to make several changes for Saturday's Clasico against Barcelona to conserve energy for the midweek Champions League trip to Manchester United. Marcelo, Luka Modric, Kaka and Karim Benzema could all feature after missing out in the 3-1 Copa del Rey win at Camp Nou on Tuesday.
Defender Sergio Ramos returns after serving a one-match ban, but winger Angel Di Maria is ineligible after his red card against Deportivo La Coruna.
Barcelona forward Lionel Messi is expected to start despite missing training with a fever on Wednesday. Defender Adriano (hamstring) is available while midfielder Alex Song (knee) is a minor doubt.
Some interesting facts
Real Madrid has won 10 of its last 11 home matches in La Liga and is unbeaten in its last 24.
Los Blancos' 3-1 win over Barcelona on Tuesday was their biggest victory at Camp Nou since a 5-1 success in January 1963.
Madrid has netted 101 goals in 42 matches across all competitions this season (2.4 goals per game).
Barcelona has won just three of its last seven matches in all competitions (W3, D2, L2).
The Blaugrana have recorded only one victory in their last seven encounters against Madrid (W1, D3, L3).
Lionel Messi has scored in a record 15 successive Liga matches.
/Goal.Com/
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