BARCELONA, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 22: Jordi Alba of FC Barcelona runs with the ball during the La Liga mach between FC Barcelona and Sevilla FC at Camp Nou on November 22, 2014 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)David Ramos/Getty Images

Jordi Alba Banned 1 Match After Yellow Card, Will Be Available for El Clasico

Stuart NewmanMar 8, 2015

Barcelona left-back Jordi Alba will miss the clash with Eibar on March 14 after picking up a yellow card during the demolition of Rayo Vallecano at the Camp Nou on Sunday, as SPORT revealed:

The Spaniard has been an ever-present in the Barcelona setup this season, which means that manager Luis Enrique will need to shuffle his pack ahead of the trip to Eibar.

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Talented Brazilian Adriano replaced Alba shortly after his booking on Sunday, and he’ll likely step in as cover at the weekend.

BARCELONA, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 22: Lionel Messi of FC Barcelona celebrates with his teammate Jordi Alba of FC Barcelona after scoring his team's fourth goal during the La Liga match between FC Barcelona and Sevilla FC at Camp Nou on November 22, 2014 in Bar

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The good news for Barcelona, though, is that their first-choice left-back will be back in action in El Clasico on March 22, and it’s just as well, as the match may decide the La Liga title.

With Alba back from suspension and Barcelona in scintillating form, it’s all shaping up to be an electrifying evening when Real Madrid come to town.