"With 10 days to go before Real Madrid host Barcelona in the first Clásico of the season (stream LIVE on ESPN+ on Oct. 26 in the U.S.), both LaLiga giants have had plenty of injury concerns. Madrid striker Kylian Mbappé and Barça forward Lamine Yamal each withdrew from the France and Spain squads, respectively, over the international break to return to their clubs. Xabi Alonso will go into his first Clásico as Real Madrid coach with at least two players out, while Barça boss Hansi Flick hopes to have four members of his squad back in time for the trip to the Bernabéu but already knows that he will be without at least five key players."
"Real Madrid prepare for the return to LaLiga action with very good news: Mbappé and Franco Mastantuono are ready to be called up against Getafe ( stream LIVE Sunday at 3 p.m. on ESPN+ in the U.S.). Real Madrid reported physical problems for both players following the win over Villarreal before the international break, but the discomfort felt by both attackers has largely subsided, club sources told ESPN."
"Mbappé suffered a slight sprain to his right ankle after scoring the final goal in the 3-1 win over Villarreal. He joined up with France, playing and scoring in their 3-0 win over Azerbaijan, but afterward withdrew with some pain and returned immediately to Madrid to finish his recovery. Mbappé's feelings with 10 days to go before the Clásico are positive. He is not 100%, and Alonso does not want to push his star player, but he is expected to be available for selection for the match at Getafe."
Ten days before the Clásico, both Real Madrid and Barcelona face injury concerns that will affect squad selection. Kylian Mbappé and Franco Mastantuono have largely recovered from physical issues and are expected to be available for Real Madrid’s upcoming match against Getafe. Mbappé suffered a slight right-ankle sprain after the Villarreal game, joined France, scored against Azerbaijan, then returned to Madrid to complete recovery; he is not fully fit but feels positive. Barcelona will be without multiple key players, and Hansi Flick hopes to have several others back for the Bernabéu visit.
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