Real Madrid manager Álvaro Arbeloa has announced his squad for Sunday’s La Liga showdown against Barcelona in Matchday 35, dealing a major blow to the team’s attacking plans. French superstar Kylian Mbappe has been omitted from the list as he has not fully recovered from his injury.
The list of absentees for Los Blancos in the Clasico also includes Fede Valverde, Ferland Mendy, Éder Militão, Dani Carvajal, Dani Ceballos, Arda Güler, and Rodrygo Goes, all sidelined due to injuries.
Barcelona need at least a draw or a win in the Clasico to officially clinch the La Liga title.
Real Madrid’s full squad for the Clasico is as follows:
Goalkeepers: Courtois, Lunin, Sergio Mestre
Defenders: Alaba, Arnold, Asencio, Álvaro Carreras, Fran García, Rüdiger, Huijsen, David Jiménez
Midfielders: Bellingham, Camavinga, Tchouaméni, Thiago, Cestero, Palacios
Forwards: Vinícius Júnior, Gonzalo García, Brahim Díaz, Mastantuono