El Clasico

It’s not just a game between the top two teams in La Liga

Ten things from the world of sport on Wednesday 16 October

Will Barca star Lionel Messi be fit for the Copa del Rey semi-final first leg?

Clash will be the first since 2007 not to feature the two giants, and both teams are struggling

Real Madrid star comes off bench against Barcelona, scores a brilliant goal and is sent off

Argentine superstar scores twice at the Bernabeu to get one over on Ronaldo and blow the Spanish title race open

As Barca salute the inventor of total football, can Real Madrid get one last hurrah from their great individualist?

The French forward was seen spitting after La Marseillaise, prompting calls for him to be banned from playing for France

Players apologise after 4-0 defeat, but Rafa Benitez under pressure amid claims of a dressing room mutiny

Argentine wizard could find himself relegated to the bench for the biggest game in world football

Police investigate allegations that a linesman was told to favour Real Madrid as football and politics mix in Spain

Barcelona to face Pep Guardiola's Bayern Munich, Real Madrid take on Juventus in last four

Uruguayan won't be eligible until October, but Real Madrid clash could be rearranged so he can play

Can the Welshman dispel doubts about his big-game temperament in the Copa del Rey final?