El Clasico Preview: Key Battles

By Dominic Vieira, writing from Lancaster

The first El Clasico of the season will be played at the Camp Nou and is one of the most anticipated clashes between Barcelona and Real Madrid in recent years. Twenty two of the world’s most established footballers will be playing and entertaining tonight, including several World Cup champions and the last 2 Fifa Award winners. Here is 5 possible player battles to watch out for:

Valdes vs Casillas

The Spanish pair are La Liga’s top keepers; Valdes has conceded 8 times and the Real captain 6 goals in 12 league fixtures. The stoppers are both cantera products, quality goalkeepers and two of the most experiences players on the field tonight. Iker Casillas is regarded as the world’s best goalkeeper and Spain’s number one choice, these two factors will motivate Valdes to deliver a breathtaking performance for his supporters. It won’t be a surprise seeing Casillas demonstrate his ability and leadership in a match of this importance.