Real Madrid heads into tonight’s Madrid derby facing significant injury challenges.
Though Kylian Mbappe and Jude Bellingham have returned to the squad, the team will miss several key players.
The absence of Thibaut Courtois stands out as the biggest blow for Real Madrid, alongside Rodrygo Goes, Eder Militao, Ferland Mendy, and Dani Ceballos, who will also be sidelined.
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Atletico Madrid enters the match with their own injury concerns, meaning they won’t be at full strength either.
Injury Update
Diario AS provides an update on the status of Atletico Madrid’s squad ahead of Sunday’s match, detailing which players will be unavailable to Diego Simeone.
Pablo Barrios will be absent due to a muscle injury and is not expected to return until late next month for the Copa del Rey final.
Atletico Madrid will be missing several key contributors. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)
Rodrigo Mendoza is another player confirmed to be out of contention with a grade 2 sprain to his right ankle.
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He is also expected to be sidelined for a few weeks and won’t be anywhere near the bench.
Additionally, two more players are doubtful for the match: star goalkeeper Jan Oblak, who is dealing with a muscle strain, and Marc Pubill, who has rib discomfort.
With major injuries affecting both teams, the focus will be on the managers to adapt and strategize in light of these absences.