Real Madrid faces a significant challenge going into this weekend’s El Clasico against fierce rivals Barcelona.
Their preparations have been shaken by the news of two key players missing the clash due to injuries.
Courtois and Rodrygo Sidelined
The injury list for Madrid grew longer after Tuesday’s 5-2 Champions League victory over Borussia Dortmund.
Star goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois picked up a muscle strain in his left leg, ruling him out of the highly anticipated match.
He isn’t the only casualty—Brazilian forward Rodrygo also sustained a muscle issue during the same game, adding to the team’s headaches.
Further tests are scheduled for Rodrygo, with hopes that he can return for next week’s match against Valencia.
However, Madrid will have to face Barcelona without him this weekend.
Ancelotti’s Growing Selection Headaches
With Daniel Alaba and Dani Carvajal already unavailable, manager Carlo Ancelotti is now left scrambling for solutions.
The timing couldn’t be worse, as Barcelona heads into the clash on the back of a brilliant 4-1 victory over Bayern Munich in the Champions League.
Hansi Flick’s side looked unstoppable, with Raphinha grabbing a hat-trick and Robert Lewandowski adding to the scoreline.
Barcelona’s dominance hasn’t been limited to Europe either.
They’re sitting at the top of LaLiga, three points ahead of Madrid, having won nine of their first ten matches.
Real Madrid’s Resilience Tested
Despite Barcelona’s form, Real Madrid remains unbeaten this season.
Their recent comeback win against Dortmund showcased their resilience, as they fought back from two goals down to secure a vital victory in the Champions League.
With key players missing, Los Blancos will need every bit of that fighting spirit to get a positive result in this weekend’s El Clasico.
It’s set to be a fierce battle between two of Spain’s biggest footballing giants, with both sides eager to assert their dominance.
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