Luis Enrique relishing El Derby

The midfielder used to play for Real but has said that he disliked his time in the Spanish capital, and much prefers playing at Camp Nou.

Real are challenging for the title this season while Barca have struggled and even flirted with the relegation zone, but Enrique is still looking forward to El Derby.

"I love wearing the shirt of Barcelona when I play in the Bernabeu," he explained.

"It is the stadium where I feel most proud to walk out as a Barcelona player.

"These games are always great occasions, but this Saturday is vital for us.

"We owe our supporters so much after our performances in the league this season. We have all suffered and now it is time to find a little happiness.

"Nobody should allow themselves to give anything less than 100 percent, because we are still chasing a Uefa Cup place.

"Six weeks ago we were close to the relegation zone, but thanks to a few good results we are now back looking for a place in Europe."

Enrique reflected on his training ground bust-up with Marc Overmars, claiming that it was just part and parcel of football.

"It is just one of those things that happens in training at all clubs.

"If this happened every day then maybe the players would have more spirit.

"It is just something that happens in football."