Updated On: 22 October, 2020 02:17 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
As we approach the first El Clasico of the La Liga, here are the top 5 battles to look forward to

Barcelona's Lionel Messi and Real Madrid's Karim Benzema. Pics/ AFP
Winning individual battles will go a long way towards team success in Saturday's LaLiga ElClasico between Barcelona and Real Madrid. So here are five matchups where both sides will be looking to gain a valuable advantage over the 90 minutes at the Camp Nou.
Goalkeepers: Thibaut Courtois vs Neto
Thibaut Courtois’ outstanding string of saves was crucial to Real Madrid riding out some difficult moments before winning last March's most recent LaLiga ElClasico at the Santiago Bernabeu. Courtois continued that outstanding form into the new season and has already come up with crucial interventions in victories against Real Sociedad and Levante. Neto is likely to start his first LaLiga ElClasico on Saturday, due to Marc-Andre ter Stegen’s injury issues, but the Brazilian has been very solid this season with clean sheets against Villarreal and RC Celta already.