The Argentine ace struggled to make the squad due to a muscular injury picked up on Saturday's clash vs Valencia.

Just like in the first Clásico of the season, Lionel Messi will not be around to terrorize Real Madrid's defense. The main difference is that "La Pulga" will be able to do so at some point of the game, since he was included in the 18-man squad that will face Los Blancos.

Messi struggled to finish the La Liga game between Los Blaugranas and Valencia last Saturday, but after two days of specific exercises, the team's medical staff declared the Argentine ace fit to play this game.

Here is Barcelona's starting lineup for Wednesday's Clásico.