Ronaldo’s Real Madrid and Messi’s Barcelona train ahead of el clasico showdown — in pictures

Real Madrid coach Rafael Benitez gestures during a training session. Javier Soriano / AFP

Gareth Bale, Keylor Navas, James and Cristiano Ronaldo attend a training session. Paul Hanna / Reuters

Cristiano Ronaldo looks on during the team training session. Denis Doyle / Getty Images

Luis Suarez, Neymar and Lionel Messi arrive at a training session. Lluis Gene / AFP

Lionel Messi plays with a ball during a training session. Lluis Gene / AFP

Neymar takes part in a training session. Lluis Gene / AFP

Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez warm up during a training session. Albert Gea / Reuters

A selection of photos from Real Madrid and Barcelona training sessions ahead of Saturday’s el clasico.

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