Team News: Gareth Bale starts in El Clasico

Gareth Bale has been named in Real Madrid's starting XI for today's La Liga clash with Barcelona.

The former Tottenham Hotspur winger will operate as part of a three-man attacking unit, which will be spearheaded by Cristiano Ronaldo.

Barca will also hand a start to their main summer signing, as Neymar is included in Gerardo Martino's side.

Real Madrid: Diego Lopez, Arbeloa, Varane, Pepe, Marcelo, Ramos, Khedira, Modric, Bale, Di Maria, Ronaldo

Barcelona: Valdes, Alves, Pique, Mascherano, Adriano, Busquets, Xavi, Iniesta, Messi, Fabregas, Neymar