Team News: Cristiano Ronaldo rested by Real Madrid

Real Madrid have rested a number of key players, including Cristiano Ronaldo, for today's La Liga clash with rivals Barcelona at the Santiago Bernabeu.

Xabi Alonso and Mesut Ozil have also been put on the bench by coach Jose Mourinho ahead of Tuesday's vital Champions League encounter with Manchester United.

Barcelona have made four changes in total as Victor Valdes, Javier Mascherano, Thiago and David Silva all come into the side following Tuesday's defeat to Madrid in the semi-finals of the Copa del Rey.

Meanwhile, Xavi Hernandez misses out for the visitors through injury.

Real Madrid: Lopez; Ramos, Varane, Pepe, Coentrao; Modric, Kaka, Essien; Callejon, Morata, Benzema

Barcelona: Valdes; Alves, Pique, Mascherano, Alba; Thiago, Busquets, Iniesta; Pedro, Messi, Villa