"The Belgian international has made a return to the squad after a month long spell with injury. This was a period which coincided with some of Real Madrid's most important matches of the season. Nevertheless, Courtois is finally back in the squad, but many were questioning whether or not the goalkeeper would be fit enough to start ahead of Andriy Lunin in between the sticks."
"According to Diario AS, the Belgian goalkeeper is expected to start tonight. Alvaro Arbeloa is ready to rely on his number one choice despite the fact that he has been out for several weeks. Courtois missed the Champions League games against Bayern Munich, but his recovery is now complete. The coaching staff feels that his presence is necessary to provide confidence to a defense that is currently missing several key pieces."
"While Courtois is back, Real Madrid have suffered another blow. Kylian Mbappe has not recovered in time from a muscle injury in his right quadriceps. The Frenchman was showing positive signs all week, but reportedly left in the last five minutes, before ruling himself out of the Clasico. The Frenchman will be unable to help his team in tonight's league Clasico, which could end with the Catalan side winning the title."
"On a brighter note, Aurelien Tchouameni is in the squad. Arbeloa announced that the midfielder will not receive a sporting punishment after his recent altercation with Federico Valverde."
Thibaut Courtois returns to the Real Madrid squad after a month-long injury spell. His recovery is considered complete, and he is expected to start against Barcelona at Camp Nou despite questions about fitness compared with Andriy Lunin. Courtois missed Champions League matches against Bayern Munich, but his presence is viewed as important for providing confidence to a defense missing key players. Real Madrid also face a setback as Kylian Mbappé is ruled out with a right quadriceps muscle injury, despite positive signs during the week. Aurelien Tchouaméni is included in the squad and is not expected to receive a sporting punishment after an altercation with Federico Valverde.
Read at Barca Universal
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