Busquets left on bench for Clasico showdown

The Spain international suffered ligament damage in Barca's Copa del Rey semi-final second leg against Villarreal on March 4 and has not played since.

Luis Enrique revealed that the 26-year-old was fit enough to be involved again after he missed Wednesday's 1-0 win over Manchester City in the UEFA Champions League, though the coach has chosen Javier Mascherano, Ivan Rakitic and Andres Iniesta as his midfield trio.

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