Real Madrid is set to face FC Barcelona in the first Clasico of the season, scheduled for this Saturday at 9:00 PM. The stakes are high, with only three points separating the two giants of Spanish football in La Liga. This match will be an opportunity for the Merengues to close the gap with the league leaders, the Culés, or for Barcelona to solidify their position at the top. However, just before this clash, Carlo Ancelotti has received some excellent news.
For the Clasico, Carlo Ancelotti will have to cope with several notable absences. David Alaba and Dani Carvajal are still recovering and will not be on the pitch. Thibaut Courtois and Rodrygo Goes, both injured during the last match against Borussia Dortmund, are training individually and will also miss this eagerly awaited encounter. These absences create a void in the team, but the Italian coach must remain strategic to avoid losing against his arch-rival.
A ray of hope, Brahim Díaz’s return
Despite these setbacks, a glimmer of hope emerges for Real Madrid. Brahim Díaz has made a remarkable recovery from a right adductor injury. While he was expected to return for the match against Valencia, the Moroccan international surprised everyone by rejoining the squad. He even trained normally this Friday, the day before the Clasico, and will be part of Carlo Ancelotti’s squad. This could prove to be a key factor on the field for the Merengues, providing them with an additional offensive option.
Carlo Ancelotti will need to be innovative in putting together the best starting eleven given the absentees. With Real Madrid’s ability to adapt to the available profiles, the Italian coach has a crucial advantage for the final result. In any case, he intends to reposition his versatile player, Federico Valverde, on the right wing.
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