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FC Barcelona Vs. Real Madrid, Copa del Rey 2013: Varane Starts, 'As' Says

Spanish tabloid 'As' has reported that Varane will be starting Tuesday's Clásico against FC Barcelona, leaving either Ramos or Pepe on the bench.

Alex Livesey

'As' journalist Manu Sáinz has reported that French defender Raphäel Varane will be given the chance to start yet another Clásico after his good performance in the first leg. He didn't mention Varane's partner in the center of Real Madrid's defense, though, but with Pepe still getting fully fit and struggling at Riazor, Real's number 3 has all the numbers to stay on the bench and let Ramos start.

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