Real Madrid will be without superstar Kylian Mbappe and seven other players as they compete for their final title chance in the El Clásico against league leaders FC Barcelona.
The French forward, despite recently returning to team training, will not be part of the squad for the crucial match on Sunday evening (9:00 PM) due to a thigh injury. National player Antonio Rüdiger is also in the squad.
In addition to Mbappe, Dani Ceballos, Dani Carvajal, Rodrygo, Eder Militao, Ferland Mendy, Arda Güler, and Fede Valverde are also absent from the squad. The latter has recently been in the media spotlight following an altercation with Aurelien Tchouameni, which resulted in him requiring hospital treatment for a laceration and a diagnosed concussion.
Both players involved in the dispute were subsequently fined €500,000 each.
Tensions have been running high at Real Madrid for weeks, culminating in the dispute between Valverde and Tchouameni. Furthermore, coach Alvaro Arbeloa reportedly has little support within the team. Following a second consecutive season without a title, he is rumored to be on the verge of being sacked and could be replaced by Jose Mourinho.
Madrid can only keep their slim championship hopes alive by securing a victory against their arch-rivals. Before the penultimate game of the season against the team managed by German coach Hansi Flick, Real trails Barcelona by eleven points.
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Real Madrid faces a severely depleted squad for their El Clásico clash with league leaders Barcelona, a match critical for their faint title aspirations. Kylian Mbappe will not feature due to a thigh injury, even though he has resumed team training. Several other key players, including Dani Ceballos, Dani Carvajal, Rodrygo, Eder Militao, Ferland Mendy, Arda Güler, and Fede Valverde, are also unavailable. Valverde’s absence follows a recent incident with Aurelien Tchouameni that led to a hospital visit for a head injury and a significant fine for both players.
The club is reportedly experiencing internal turmoil, with manager Alvaro Arbeloa said to be losing the dressing room and facing potential dismissal, possibly by Jose Mourinho. With only a win against Barcelona offering any hope, Real Madrid, currently eleven points behind the Catalan side with four games left, faces an uphill battle.
English Translation:
Without superstar Kylian Mbappe and seven other players, Real Madrid must fight for their last title chance in the El Clásico against league leaders FC Barcelona.
The Frenchman, despite his recent return to team training, will not be part of the squad for the important match on Sunday evening (9:00 PM) due to a thigh injury. National team player Antonio Rüdiger is also in the squad.
In addition to Mbappe, Dani Ceballos, Dani Carvajal, Rodrygo, Eder Militao, Ferland Mendy, Arda Güler, and Fede Valverde are also missing from the squad. The latter has recently dominated the media landscape due to an altercation with Aurelien Tchouameni, which resulted in him needing hospital treatment for a laceration and a diagnosed concussion.
Both bickering players were subsequently fined €500,000 each.
Tensions have been running high at Real for weeks, culminating in the dispute between Valverde and Tchouameni. Furthermore, coach Alvaro Arbeloa reportedly has little support within the team. Following a second consecutive title-less season, he is said to be on the verge of being dismissed and could be replaced by Jose Mourinho.
Madrid can only maintain their already slim championship chances by winning against their arch-rivals. Before the penultimate game of the season against the team of German coach Hansi Flick, Real trails the Catalans by eleven points.