CRISTIANO RONALDO starts – but Isco has been dropped as Mateo Kovacic is brought in to man-mark Lionel Messi.
Thomas Vermaelen is making his El Clasico debut three years after signing for the Nou Camp side.
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What TV channel is Real Madrid vs Barcelona on and can I live stream it?
The action unfurls live on Sky Sports Football/Sky Sports Mix/Sky 1.
Coverage begins half an hour before kick-off at 11.30am.
To stream the game live, you can buy a Sky Sports Day Pass from Now TV for £6.99.
You can also follow all the action on the SunSport LIVE BLOG.
What time is kick-off?
Stand by for a 12 noon start at the Bernabeu on Saturday, December 23.
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What is the history surrounding this enthralling fixture?
Saturday’s match will be the 236th competitive El Clasico.
Los Blancos have the edge – they are four wins ahead of Barca overall and just three better off in league matches.
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