FC Barcelona’s squad for El Clásico

Luis Enrique announces the lucky 18 who have made the cut for the big match, which includes the return of Rafinha after six months out

With El Clásico just hours away, Luis Enrique has announced the lucky 18 who have made the cut for the big match.

The standout news is the return of Rafinha who, after six months out through injury, is back in the squad and available to compete.

Mathieu, Sandro and Adriano are sidelined through injury while Aleix Vidal, Douglas and Masip were not selected.

Therefore, the 18-man squad to face Real Madrid is: Ter Stegen, Bravo, Piqué, I.Rakitic, Sergio, Dani Alves, Arda, A.Iniesta, Suárez, Messi, Neymar Jr, Rafinha, Mascherano, Bartra, Munir, Jordi Alba, Sergi Roberto and Vermaelen.

from News at FCB http://www.fcbarcelona.com/football/first-team/detail/article/fc-barcelonas-squad-for-el-clasico