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Adriano to miss El Clasico due to hamstring injury

The Brazilian defender has been ruled out of Saturday's clash against Real Madrid as Barcelona looks to widen its lead at the summit of La Liga with victory at Camp Nou.

Barcelona defender Adriano will miss this weekend's Clasico with a hamstring injury.

The defending La Liga champions host archrival Real Madrid at Camp Nou on Saturday as they aim to further cement their grip on top spot.

Luis Enrique's men are nine points ahead of second-placed Atletico Madrid, with Zinedine Zidane's Madrid side a point further back in third.

But Barca will have to try to complete the double over Real without Adriano after the club confirmed on Twitter that the Brazilian would be out of action for 10 days with a problem in his right hamstring.