<text>  Barcelonas first team stars looked like they had an extra spring in their step as they put the final touches on preparations for their crucial match against Real Madrid. Spirits appeared to be high as Lionel Messi, Neymar and Co were put through their paces by Luis Enrique, who sported a pair of black sunglasses during the training session. La Liga leaders Barcelona go into the top-of-the-table clash at the Nou Camp on the back of a 1-0 win against Manchester City. Barcelona forward Lionel Messi right shares a joke with his Barcelona team-mates during the training session at Joan Gamper . Luis Suarez left, pictured with Messi centre and Gerard Pique right, will be hoping to lead his side to victory against rivals Real Madrid . Barcelona boss Luis Enrique sported black sunglasses during the session as he put his players through their paces . Ivan Rakitic netted in the 31st minute to pile misery on the Barclays Premier League champions and ensure Barcelona booked a place in the Champions League quarter-finals. Enriques side would have won by a bigger scoreline if it wasnt for the outstanding Joe Hart. Messi heaped praise on Hart following his sides progression to the next round: He was phenomenal, he stopped everything. We have to congratulate him on a great game because hes a fantastic goalkeeper. Jordi Alba was thrown in the air during the training session as he celebrated his 26th birthday on Saturday. Barcelona are just one point ahead of Real Madrid going into the second El Clasico of the season. Real defeated Barcelona 3-1 at the Santiago Bernabeu back in October when Cristiano Ronaldo, Pepe and Karim Benzema scored after Neymars fourth-minute opener. Brazil international Neymar jokes around with Barcelona team-mate Suarez ahead of the crunch match at the Nou Camp . Enrique right shares a word with Barcelona defender Martin Montoya left, who is still suffering from a fractured cheekbone . Barcelona left back Jordi Alba centre was thrown in the air by his team-mates as he celebrated his 26th birthday on Saturday . Sergio Busquets will be hoping to feature against Real Madrid after missing his sides last three games with an ankle injury . Neymar, who is likely to start in a three-pronged attack alongside Suarez and Messi, was all smiles during the session . Brazilian duo Neymar left and Dani Alves right joke around before taking part in the session ahead of their upcoming La Liga clash . 