Rafinha replaces injured Messi in 'Clasico', Lopetegui turns to Isco

Soccer Football - Champions League - Group Stage - Group B - FC Barcelona v Inter Milan - Camp Nou, Barcelona, Spain - October 24, 2018 Barcelona's Rafinha in action with Inter Milan's Ivan Perisic REUTERS/Albert Gea

BARCELONA (Reuters) - Barcelona's Brazilian midfielder Rafinha was chosen in place of the injured Lionel Messi for Sunday's 'Clasico' against arch- rivals Real Madrid, as coach Ernesto Valverde kept faith with the same players who beat Inter Milan 2-0.

Barca are set to line-up in a 4-3-3 formation with Rafinha on the right, Luis Suarez as central striker and record signing Philippe Coutinho on the left. Rafinha struck Barca's first goal in their Champions League victory over Inter on Wednesday.