Cesc Fabregas has said that Barcelona are not afraid of Real Madrid ahead of Saturday's El Clasico.

The Catalan side travel to the Santiago Bernabeu three points behind Jose Mourinho's team having played a game more.

However, Fabregas has insisted that Barca will go out to win against their perennial rivals.

"The team is in good shape and will go to the Santiago Bernabeu looking for a win, and whatever happens, there'll be no lack of bravery and courage to play our own style," he told Barca TV.

"If we go there with nerves or thinking we'll sit back and see what happens, we could be punished as the Bernabeu is a very dangerous place to play.

"Obviously they'll go all out for a win, and the home fans will make their presence felt. We know that if Real Madrid win, it could have a serious impact on the league. We'll go there to win. We're not afraid."

Barcelona took four points from Madrid last season on the way to their La Liga triumph.