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Sunday's Santiago Bernabeu showdown to hand El Clasico debut to these three players

Real Madrid meet Barcelona in a fixture that could decide which way the Spanish league title goes this season. The fixture is considered one of the biggest matches in football and these three youngsters are expected to get their first taste of the mighty encounter.
Real Madrid meet Barcelona in a fixture that could decide which way the Spanish league title goes this season. The fixture is considered one of the biggest matches in football and these three youngsters are expected to get their first taste of the mighty
Real Madrid meet Barcelona in a fixture that could decide which way the Spanish league title goes this season. The fixture is considered one of the biggest matches in football and these three youngsters are expected to get their first taste of the mighty
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QUIQUE SETIEN: Before we meet the players, here is an obvious man you don't want to miss out on. A victory at Bernabeu will hand Satien a chance to go five points clear of their arch rivals with 12 games left in the league and the 61-year-old will be hellbent to make it possible. The Spaniard has the track record of beating Madrid twice at their own den when he was at the helm of Real Betis and will be expecting do the same once again with his much stronger new club. (Photo | AP)
QUIQUE SETIEN: Before we meet the players, here is an obvious man you don't want to miss out on. A victory at Bernabeu will hand Satien a chance to go five points clear of their arch rivals with 12 games left in the league and the 61-year-old will be hellbent to make it possible. The Spaniard has the track record of beating Madrid twice at their own den when he was at the helm of Real Betis and will be expecting do the same once again with his much stronger new club. (Photo | AP)
MARTIN BRATHWAITE: Barcelona signed Martin Braithwaite from league rival Leganes on February 20 after being granted special dispensation to bolster its injury-depleted attack. They agreed to pay the 18 million euros ($19.4 million) buyout clause in the Danish striker's contract. Brathwaite comes with the reputaton of having scored his first goal in Spanish soil against Real Madrid and his new team will be more than happy to see him repeating the feat. (Photo | AP)
MARTIN BRATHWAITE: Barcelona signed Martin Braithwaite from league rival Leganes on February 20 after being granted special dispensation to bolster its injury-depleted attack. They agreed to pay the 18 million euros ($19.4 million) buyout clause in the Danish striker's contract. Brathwaite comes with the reputaton of having scored his first goal in Spanish soil against Real Madrid and his new team will be more than happy to see him repeating the feat. (Photo | AP)
JUNIOR FIRPO: Jordi Alba is out nursing an injury and it is highly likely the 23-year-old will get a start against Los Blancos as the replacement. (Photo | Twitter @JuniorFirpo03)
JUNIOR FIRPO: Jordi Alba is out nursing an injury and it is highly likely the 23-year-old will get a start against Los Blancos as the replacement. (Photo | Twitter @JuniorFirpo03)
LUKA JOVIC: The Serbian youngster was in the teamsheet when thetwo sides met earlier in the season but didn't get a chance to join the on-field action. Jovic is unlikely to start the match but will definitely Zidane's go-to man if Real is forced to play offensive football as the game progresses. The 22-year-old has so far scored two goals and made an assist so far from 15 league outings. (Photo | AP)
LUKA JOVIC: The Serbian youngster was in the teamsheet when thetwo sides met earlier in the season but didn't get a chance to join the on-field action. Jovic is unlikely to start the match but will definitely Zidane's go-to man if Real is forced to play offensive football as the game progresses. The 22-year-old has so far scored two goals and made an assist so far from 15 league outings. (Photo | AP)
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