Madrid, Spain – Real Madrid’s preparations for Saturday’s highly anticipated El Clásico against Barcelona have been dealt a significant blow, as two key players have been ruled out due to injury.
Brazilian winger Rodrygo and Belgian goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois will both miss the clash at the Santiago Bernabéu.
Rodrygo suffered an unspecified injury during Real Madrid’s Champions League match against Dortmund, and subsequent tests confirmed he won’t be available for the weekend’s showdown.
Meanwhile, Courtois has been diagnosed with a muscle injury, forcing him to sit out the El Clásico.
This double setback poses a challenge for Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti, who must now adjust his lineup to face their arch-rivals.
The absence of Rodrygo’s pace and creativity on the wing, combined with Courtois’s reliable goalkeeping, will test Real Madrid’s depth and resilience.
Barcelona, seeking to capitalize on Real Madrid’s misfortune, will look to exploit these absences and gain a crucial advantage in the La Liga title race.
