Courtois and Mbappé, will they make it to the clásico?

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Courtois
3.710.000€+180.000€    8

J1

PT

011

Thibaut Courtois has completed the first training session of the week at Valdebebas with total normality, which suggests that he will be available for the match. His return is an important relief for the team, especially considering the recent performance without him in goal. The numbers without Courtois have not been favorable: in the last seven matches, the white squad has suffered three defeats, recorded two draws, and only achieved two victories. These results have ended up taking their toll, leaving the team out of the Champions League and without real chances in the fight for La Liga. Therefore my prediction is that he will start.

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Mbappé
20.680.000€-790.000€    8

J1

DL

424

The situation of Kylian Mbappé remains the main doubt. The player will undergo a test on Wednesday that will be key to knowing if he can be available against Barcelona. That day will be critical, as the test results will determine if he can intensify his recovery and make it to the match.

Let’s remember that the muscular discomfort is in the semitendinosus muscle, which causes sharp pain in the back and inner part of the thigh or knee. It usually occurs due to overload, eccentric movements (running, braking), or forced stretches, causing weakness or tears. The truth is he is very tight, this type of injury usually requires between 1 to 2 weeks of recovery.

For now, he is not ruled out, although there are no guarantees that he can play. Here the prediction is uncertain, but if I had to bet right now, I lean towards him playing at least half an hour against Barça, enduring the pain and trying to help the team in this match. On Wednesday we will have clarity.