Real Madrid will be significantly depleted for their upcoming match against fierce rivals Barcelona on Sunday, with a substantial eight players unavailable.
This situation arises from an ongoing injury crisis impacting the club’s first-team squad.
The only positive news for coach Álvaro Arbeloa comes in goal, as Thibaut Courtois has been deemed fit to participate in the final El Clásico of the season.
However, in defense, Dani Carvajal, Éder Militão, and Ferland Mendy all remain unavailable due to their respective injuries.
Midfielders Arda Güler and Federico Valverde are also sidelined, while Dani Ceballos has not been selected for the squad again, reportedly falling out of favor with manager Arbeloa.
In attack, the most significant absence is Kylian Mbappé, who has not recovered from his muscular issues.
Long-term absentee Rodrygo also continues to be unavailable and is still undergoing treatment at the club’s facilities.