Barcelona coach Luis Enrique is optimistic that holding midfielder Sergio Busquets can recover from injury in time for Sunday 's El Clasico match against Real Madrid at the Nou Camp . Enrique said on Saturday that Busquets 'is n't 100 percent but he will be there ' for the clash against Barca 's rivals in what could be a potential decider for the league title . Busquets has been sidelined for the last three games since injuring his right ankle against Villarreal in the Copa del Rey . Midfielder Sergio Busquets could make his return to Barcelona 's first-team against Real Madrid on Sunday . Barcelona coach Luis Enrique will be hopeful that Busquets can return in time for the crucial El Clasico match . Javier Mascherano has filled in for Barcelona in the holding midfield position during Busquets ' injury . Javier Mascherano has played in his place and would do so again against Madrid if Busquets is n't fit enough . Barca go into El Clasico off the back of six consecutive victories in all competitions , the last of those confirming Premier League side Manchester City 's exit from the Champions League . Madrid , meanwhile , arrested their mini slump of three games without a win after a 2-0 triumph over Levante , courtesy of a brace from Gareth Bale . Busquets has been sidelined for Barcelona 's last three games but could return in time to face Real Madrid .
Sergio Busquets could return for Barcelona against Real Madrid on Sunday . He has been sidelined for Barca 's last three games with an ankle injury . The Spain fixture could potentially decide El Clasico 's league title this year .