Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti admits they face an in-form Lionel Messi at Barcelona today. Ancelotti has noticed a tactical change from Barca since the New Year.

"Messi is in really good form, as are Barcelona as a whole. On a tactical level, they've changed the positions of Neymar and Messi, which are freer in comparison with our meeting in the first half of the season, but they have the same quality and characteristics," he said.

"Barcelona are on a better run than us, it's a complicated and difficult match for both teams. We're very confident going into this game because it's an opportunity to return to the top of La Liga if we win."