Spanish international Sergio Busquets wasn't risked from the start by Barcelona coach Luis Enrique for his side's huge La Liga clash with Real Madrid on Sunday.

Busquets returned to training this week after suffering a sprained ankle just over two weeks ago, but is fit enough only for the bench.

Claudio Bravo replaces Marc-Andre Ter Stegen in goal in Enrique's only change from the side that beat Manchester City 1-0 on Wednesday with the star South American trio of Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Neymar in attack.

Madrid boast their own lethal front three of Gareth Bale, Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema.

Captain Iker Casillas returns in goal despite a series of errors in recent weeks, whilst Toni Kroos comes back into the team after being rested in last weekend's 2-0 win over Levante.

Starting line-ups(2000 GMT kick-off):

Barcelona (4-3-3)

Claudio Bravo; Dani Alves, Jeremy Mathieu, Gerard Pique, Jordi Alba; Javier Mascherano, Ivan Rakitic, Andres Iniesta (capt); Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez, Neymar

Coach: Luis Enrique (ESP)

Real Madrid (4-3-3):

Iker Casillas (capt); Dani Carvajal, Sergio Ramos, Pepe, Marcelo; Luka Modric, Toni Kroos, Isco; Gareth Bale, Karim Benzema, Cristiano Ronaldo

Coach: Carlo Ancelotti (ITA)