Rafinha insists Barcelona's 2-0 Champions League win over Inter Milan was the perfect preparation for their encounter with Real Madrid. The midfielder, who was on loan at Inter last season, and Jordi Alba scored to maintain Barca's 100 per cent start to the competition.

Lionel Messi - out with a broken arm - watched from the stands at the Nou Camp as Barca dominated the Group B tie on Wednesday. Barca remain top of the group ahead of El Clasico on Sunday, with Rafinha ready to face Madrid.