Real Madrid and FC Barcelona Injuries and Suspensions for El Clásico
As the highly anticipated El Clásico approaches, both Real Madrid and FC Barcelona face significant injury challenges. Coaches from both teams are exploring options to manage these absences while preparing for one of football’s biggest rivalries.
Injuries Affecting Real Madrid
Real Madrid is dealing with several key injuries that could impact their performance in El Clásico:
- Antonio Rüdiger: The German defender is sidelined due to a long-term injury. He is expected to be unavailable until late November or December.
- Ferland Mendy: The French left-back has been out for approximately five months. While he has recently returned to group training, his match readiness remains uncertain.
- Dani Ceballos: The midfielder is experiencing hamstring discomfort, ruling him out of the upcoming league match against Getafe and putting his availability for El Clásico in question.
- Dani Carvajal and Trent Alexander-Arnold: Both right-backs are recovering from injuries. The coaching staff hopes to see them fit by match day.
- Dean Huijsen: The Spanish central defender is working towards recovery from a calf muscle injury but remains a doubt for the match.
- David Alaba: The Austrian defender left the pitch during the match against Getafe and will be closely monitored ahead of the game against Barcelona.
Injuries Affecting FC Barcelona
Barcelona also has several notable absences to contend with:
- Robert Lewandowski: The Polish striker is out due to a hamstring injury and is expected to return in early November.
- Dani Olmo: The Spanish midfielder is recovering from a calf injury, with a similar timeline for his return.
- Raphinha: The Brazilian winger has a thigh injury and is likely to miss the match against Madrid.
- Joan García: The goalkeeper is making progress in recovery, but his return for El Clásico seems improbable.
- Gavi and Marc-André ter Stegen: Both players are on long-term injury recovery paths, with Gavi expected back around March or April and Ter Stegen not returning until 2026.
Suspensions Overview
Both teams are fortunate in terms of suspensions:
- Real Madrid: No players are currently suspended for this match.
- FC Barcelona: Similarly, Barcelona has no players facing disciplinary suspensions.
As El Clásico draws nearer, these injury updates will be crucial for both teams as they prepare to compete in this historic rivalry. Fans will be eagerly watching which players can make it back in time and how the coaches adjust their strategies accordingly.
