Pedri plays down Barcelona’s preparations for Real Madrid clash

Barcelona midfielder Pedri says the build-up to Sunday’s El Clasico has been “nothing special” as the Catalan side prepare to host Real Madrid.

The fixture will be played at Barcelona’s home ground, with kick-off scheduled for 23:00 Moscow time.

Barcelona lead La Liga after taking 27 points from their opening nine matches. Real Madrid are third in the table on 21 points.