Real Madrid – FC Barcelona: The keys aspects of the Clásico

This weekend the first Clásico of the season will take place. With only two points separating the two teams in the LaLiga leaderboard, this match could have a big impact on the future.

Injuries

Injuries are playing a big role in this first match between the two teams. While Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappé seem to have recovered, that isn’t the case for everyone. For Barça: Gavi, Lewandowski, Olmo and Joan Garcia look like they’ll miss the match. For Real: Rüdiger will be the absent player.

Starting players back on the field

The Clásico will also be the opportunity for several players to make their comeback.

For Barça, Ferran Torres will be available. In the capital, Xabi Alonso will be counting on several returning players too. Jude Bellingham is fully reintegrated into the team, and Dean Huijsen should also be available this week after a small injury he suffered two weeks ago. The Spanish coach will have a decision to make for the right back position as Dani Carvajal and Trent Alexander-Arnold should both be ready for the Clásico.

Valverde’s role

With Trent and Carvajal’s injuries, Federico Valverde was moved into the right back position. Despite the fact that the Uruguayan struggled at the start of the season, in this position he was back in shape. With the two backs returning, Xabi Alonso will need to make a decision about his co-captain.

With Bellingham and Camavinga’s return adding to Arda Güler’s momentum, the midfield is becoming more and more competitive. Knowing that the Tchouaméni/Valverde double pivot doesn’t work, what will the Spanish coach decide?

Mbappé vs Yamal

Finally, this match will be an opportunity to enjoy another match between the two superstars Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal.

While the Frenchman had a stellar start to the season, the Spaniard keeps running into problems. After his groin injury, young Yamal has been heavily criticized. Arrogant and playful, he likes to tease his opponents, but when he doesn't deliver, many fans turn on him. His behavior outside of sport also frustrates many fans who are starting to get fed up.

Which of the these two players will shine this Sunday? It’s your turn to bet!

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