"Barcelona" defender Xavi dropped out of the lineup for fifteen days © EuroFootball.com

"Barcelona" is preparing for the upcoming match against Madrid's "Real" in the Spanish league.

On Saturday, "El Classico" will be missing Barcelona's midfielder Xavi.

The playmaker of the Catalan team was forced to leave the field in the second half during the Spanish King's Cup semi-final match, when Barcelona's "Camp Nou" stadium hosts lost 1-3 to the visitors from Madrid.

Barcelona's medical staff say that Xavi will be unable to play for about 10-15 days due to a groin injury on his right leg.

Barcelona and Real players will meet for the sixth time this season on Saturday (at 17:00 Lithuanian time) at Madrid's "Santiago Bernabeu" stadium in a Spanish league match.

After "El Classico" against their eternal rivals, Barcelona will also face the return leg of the Champions League round of 16 against "Milan" on March 12th at home. There is little hope that Xavi will recover in time for this match."