Jordi Alba has recovered in time to be included in Barcelona's squad that will face Real Madrid in the first Clasico of the season at the Camp Nou on Saturday afternoon. Ronald Koeman has been without the left-back since he picked up a knock during the Sevilla match, but his return will be a big boost for the Blaugrana, especially with Sergino Dest having been played out of position whilst Alba was out.
Marc-Andre ter Stegen is still not ready to be included in the squad after undergoing a knee operation in August, although he has started training on the pitches at Barcelona's training ground. Nevertheless, they want to take their time with the German. Two other players that Koeman does not have at his disposal are Matheus Fernandes and Samuel Umtiti.
Barcelona's 23-man squad to face Real Madrid:
Goalkeepers: Neto, Inaki Pena, Arnau Tenas.
Defenders: Sergino Dest, Sergi Roberto, Gerard Pique, Clement Lenglet, Ronald Araujo, Jordi Alba, Junior Firpo.
Midfielders: Sergio Busquets, Frenkie de Jong, Miralem Pjanic, Carles Alena, Riqui Puig, Philippe Coutinho, Pedri.
Forwards: Antoine Griezmann, Ansu Fati, Lionel Messi, Martin Braithwaite, Francisco Trincao, Ousmane Dembele.
Source: m.allfootballapp.com