Arthur recovers ahead of schedule to make Barcelona squad for El Clasico

Ernesto Valverde has been boosted by the return of midfielder Arthur ahead of the Copa del Rey semi-final against Real Madrid.

The Brazilian and Jasper Cillessen have recovered from respective injuries ahead of schedule to make the squad for Wednesday's game.Nevertheless, it is considered unlikely that either of the two will be able to start the match.

Barcelona squad for Real Madrid:

GK: Ter Stegen, Cillessen, Pena.

DF: Semedo, Pique, Lenglet, Alba, Roberto, Umtiti.

MF: Arthur, Rakitic, Busquets, Vidal, Alena, Coutinho

FW: Suarez, Messi, Dembele, Malcom.