El Clasico preview: What time does Real Madrid vs Barcelona start, what channel is it on and where can I watch it?

Fierce rivals meet for 230th competitive clash

Some of the best players in the world ply their trade in Spain (Getty Images)

Two of the most fierce rivals in world football will meet on Saturday evening in the Spanish capital.

Real Madrid will host Barcelona in the 230th El Clasico.

With Rafa Benitez's team three points behind Barcelona, there is a feeling that Los Blancos must win on home soil to keep pace with Luis Enrique's defending champions.

But Benitez has promised Real fans that he will go on the attack in a bid to beat their fierce rivals, which may prove to be his biggest downfall or greatest decision come Saturday night.

Here's everything you need to know for the match:

When and where is it on?

Coverage on Saturday, 21 November on Sky Sports 2 will begin from 5pm, with kick-off at 5.15pm. Highlights will be shown on the same channel at 11pm.

What does the league table look like?

LA LIGA		Played	Won	Drawn	Lost	Goals for	Goals against	Goal diff.	Points
1)	Barcelona	11	9	0	2	25	12	+13	27
2)	Real Madrid	11	7	3	1	26	19	+19	24

Is anybody injured and not playing?

Lionel Messi's availability remains the biggest mystery. The superstar, who has not played since 26 September, has announced that he is fit but manager Luis Enrique may not want to risk him from the start. Ivan Rakitic is expected to return for Barcelona, but Rafinha and Douglas Pereira are both out. For the hosts, Gareth Bale was an injury concern but he is fit and ready to start.

What's the form guide?

Real Madrid last six: WDWWWL

Barcelona ast six: WWDWWW

What happened last season?

The pair won a game apiece, both at home.

March 2015: Barcelona 2 (Mathieu, Suárez) Real Madrid 1 (Ronaldo)

October 2014: Real Madrid 3 (Ronaldo, Pepe, Benzema) Barcelona 1 (Neymar)

What odds can we get on the match?

Real Madrid - 6/4

Barcelona - 13/7

Draw - 11/4

How have Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi fared in El Clasicos?

Messi has the much better record over his rival.

Ronaldo	VS	Messi
23	MATCHES	30
15	GOALS	21 (most all-time)
1	ASSISTS	13
6	WINS	15
6	DRAWS	7
11	DEFEATS	8

What about the two clubs all-time?

Matches: 229

Real Madrid wins: 92

Barcelona wins: 89

Draws: 48

Real Madrid goals: 389

Barcelona goals: 374

AT THE BERNABEU

Real Madrid wins: 63

Barcelona wins: 25

Draws: 25

Who's going to win? Let us know in the comments below