El Clasico returns for the 2018-19 season on Sunday when Barcelona host bitter rivals Real Madrid at Camp Nou.
For nearly a decade the showdown has been defined by the battle of individual icons Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, but neither player will feature on Sunday, with Ronaldo moving to Juventus and Messi sidelined with a fractured arm.
Nevertheless, the show must go on and their absence paves the way for new stars to ascend to greatness in the hallowed arena.
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Victory for Barca will ensure they remain at the top of the table, but struggling Madrid can reduce the gap between them to just one point with a win.