Defender Pique missed Barca's 7-0 win over Osasuna as a precaution to rest his right ankle but returned to training on Monday.
However, Carles Puyol, who is set to leave the Nou Camp at the end of the season, will miss what would have been his final clash against Real with a knee injury.
Comeback: Defender Gerard Pique is set to return to the Barcelona team after recovering from an ankle injury
Jokers: Neymar and Jordi Alba lark around during Barcelona's training session on Saturday
Meanwhile, France international Karim Benzema looks set to return to the Los Blancos line-up having missed his side's 3-1 victory over Schalke in the Champions League on Tuesday.
The former Lyon striker returned to Carlo Ancelotti's squad on Saturday after injuring himself during Madrid's 1-0 victory away at Malaga.
La Liga leaders Real go into Sunday's match four points clear of third-placed Barcelona while local rivals Atletico trail by three points in second.
He's in fashion: Cristiano Ronaldo, wearing rather usual head gear, trains with Gareth Bale
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