The final edition of El Clasico this season is poised to be a consequential one, as just four points separate Barcelona and Real Madrid with four games to go in La Liga's title race.

Just ahead of the second leg of the UEFA Champions League semifinal between FC Barcelona and Inter Milan, Robert Lewandowski’s absence from the starting lineup raised eyebrows. However, there may be an specific reason behind the decision.

Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick says striker Robert Lewandowski and full-back Alejandro Balde are not fit enough to start against Real Madrid in their La Liga clash on Sunday.