Both teams have a new star who can make impact in El Clasico and they are Neymar and Bale - while the coaches Gerardo Martino ( Barcelona ) and Carlo Ancelotti ( Real Madrid ) for the first time will enjoy El Clasico . While the focus is Neymari and Bale , on how will debut in El Clasico , is expected to once again be leading men Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo . Considered the best players on the planet , they have shown extraordinary form in recent matches . Ronaldo has 15 goals in 12 appearances , while Lionel Messi has 12 goals in nine appearances . Real Madrid will be without Xabi Alonso in the meeting , despite his return from injury in heavy exercise . Historically, Real Madrid has won 90 of the 224 showdown with Barcelona has 86 wins . Ancelotti will seek to complete the magical week with three consecutive wins to equalize the so points at the top of La Liga and so is the expected spectacle .