FC Barcelona and Real Madrid will play a match that may be crucial for the fate of the Spanish championship. Before El Clasico, the most talked about the health of Kylian Mbappe, and the latest decision of the “Royal” dispelled all doubts.
Kylian Mbappe will not play against FC Barcelona
Real Madrid announced the squad for the match against FC Barcelona in the 35th round of La Liga. Kylian Mbappe was not on the list, which means that the French striker will not play in one of the most important matches of the season.
This is a big surprise, because previously the information coming from Spain gave Real Madrid fans hope. The player’s tests were supposed to look promising, and his appearance in El Clasico was considered possible. Ultimately, the staff decided not to include him in the squad.
Injury after the match against Real Betis
Mbappe suffered an injury in the match against Real Betis, which ended in a 1-1 draw. The match was played on April 24, and a few days later Real Madrid provided an announcement regarding the striker’s health condition.
The Frenchman has already left the league competition with Espanyol, which the “Royals” won 2-0. The plan assumed that he would be ready for the match against FC Barcelona, but the rehabilitation did not end with his return to the squad. The key examination was initially scheduled for Wednesday, but was later moved to Thursday.
What does the absence of Mbappe mean for Real Madrid?
The absence of their top scorer is a huge problem for Real Madrid. Mbappe played 41 matches this season, scored 41 goals and added six assists. Such numbers cannot be easily replaced, especially in a match with such stakes.
The “Royal” must win if they want to delay FC Barcelona’s possible championship celebration. Any other result can bring the Catalan team significantly closer to the title, so the absence of the Frenchman complicates the situation of the runner-up even more.
Real Madrid with further absences before El Clasico
Thibaut Courtois returned to the Real Madrid squad, but the list of absentees remains long. Apart from Mbappe, several important players will be missing, which limits the room for maneuver before the competition at the FC Barcelona stadium.
The following were not included in the squad:
- Federico Valverde
- Dani Ceballos
- You Militao
- Rodrygo
- Arda Guler
- Dani Carvajal
- Ferland Mendy
El Clasico was supposed to be an opportunity for Real Madrid to respond in the fight for the championship. Now it has become an even more difficult challenge, because the team will go to the match against FC Barcelona without the player who has been the most important player in front of the opponents’ goal this season.
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