The first team player Pedri has suffered a tear in the distal biceps femoris muscle in his left thigh. The player's recovery will dictate his return to action.

Bellingham ’s 43 rd -minute strike helped Real Madrid extend the gap between themselves and Barcelona at the top of La Liga to five points, with Kylian Mbappe also getting on the scoresheet as well as missing a penalty, while Fermin Lopez netted Barca’s equaliser on 38 minutes.

Tempers flared at the end of a feisty Clasico clash between Real Madrid and Barcelona at Santiago Bernabeu, with Vinicius Junior at the heart of the post-game brawl. Security personnel were forced to step in as players and coaches from both teams became caught up in an unsightly scuffle.

Before that, he had only missed last season's LaLiga matchday 21 fixture due to gastroenteritis, which finished Barça 7 - 1 Valencia, the first match that Hansi Flick couldn't pick Pedri. So, the German coach will be without Pedri for the second time since he arrived at Barça,

Barcelona midfielder Pedri had reflected on his team’s season so far and admits they are yet to hit the heights of the previous campaign. The Catalans head into El Clasico just two points behind Real Madrid in the table but have looked unconvincing in the last few weeks.

Marcus Rashford has been impressed by Pedri since he joined Barcelona, noting that he is one of their most influential players.

One sign in the crowd caught the eye during Barcelona's clash against Real Sociedad as a supporter demanded Pedri's shirt for an interesting

“It’s a game everyone wants to play.” With that phrase, Pedri summed up his mindset ahead of Sunday’s Clásico at the Santiago Bernabéu (4.15pm CET). The Canary Islander, a key figure in last season’s encounters, downplayed how both teams are coming into the match and acknowledged the team’s injury problems.