The duo has just signed for the Madridistas on Thursday, but they were not selected by manager Bernd Schuster as they have been lacking match fitness in recent weeks.

However, Real will hand league debuts to some new faces including Pepe, Christoph Metzelder, Royston Drenthe, Wesley Sneijder and Javier Saviola.

On the other hand, Barcelona coach Frank Rijkaard remained coy on whether to start with his so-called 'Fantastic Four' attack line of Ronaldinho, Thierry Henry, Lionel Messi and Samuel Eto'o.

"It would depend on the opponent's lineup, their physical state, injuries, training sessions, etc. There are many factors," the Barca coach said ahead of his side's clash against Racing Santander on Sunday.