A chance to join an elite club. Six Barcelona players could rewrite El Clásico history

As many as six Barcelona players are preparing to make their debuts against Real Madrid this coming Sunday and compete for one of the rarest achievements in the club's history.

Details: The list of potential debutants in Spanish football's biggest match includes both the team's star signings and talented academy prospects: midfielder Rodri, wingers Anthony Gordon and Karim Adeyemi, Brazilian forward Gabriel Jesus, as well as academy graduates Xavi Espart and Hamza. Each of them is hoping to earn playing time in Hansi Flick's tactical setup on the pitch.

The main intrigue for the newcomers lies in the chance to write their names into the history books: if any of them manages to find the net against Los Blancos, they will join the exclusive list of Barcelona players to score in their very first Clásico. The Blaugrana coaching staff are placing particular faith in the newcomers' flair and high motivation for this fiercely contested title showdown.

It is worth noting that scoring in a debut clash with a bitter rival has historically been the best route to cult-hero status among the fans at Camp Nou. Across different eras, Barcelona legends such as Neymar, Romário and Johan Cruyff managed to score in their first Clásico, giving Sunday's match at Santiago Bernabéu added significance for a new generation of Catalans.

Reminder: QUIZ: Barcelona vs Real Madrid - can you recall the players who played for both teams?