Who has benefitted more from the Clasico postponement? 53 days later El Clasico Hazard now out injured

This Wednesday's Clasico was originally meant to have been played on October 26, but the political situation in the streets of Barcelona prevented it from taking place.

The match was pushed back until December and here we are, with not just a new date, but a different look to the game's contenders.

If the game had been held in October as planned, Barcelona would've gone into it with a point advantage over Real Madrid in LaLiga Santander.

The two sides are now level pegging on 35 points each at the top of the LaLiga Santander table.

In terms of form, Barcelona came into October's date with a better run of results having won each of their last six games - still their best run of the season to date.

As for Real Madrid, they went into October's date with three wins, two draws and one defeat from their previous six games. Now, they're performing better, with four wins and two draws from their last six outings.

Injuries

Real Madrid would've had a large number or injuries whether the Clasico was played in October or December, but the current absence of Eden Hazard could be crucial.

The Belgian was fit in October, but now he and Marcelo will both miss the match.

However, Luka Modric, Gareth Bale and Nacho are now available having been injured at the end of October.

In the Blaugrana corner, Ousmane Dembele would've been suspended for October's Clasico, but he can now play.

Meanwhile, Sergi Roberto and Samuel Umtiti were massive doubts in October, but they're fit now fit as well.

Rest

Barcelona will play this Clasico with 29 hours extra rest than their opponents, while Real Madrid would've had 24 hours more rest in October.