Real Madrid Gains Triple Injury Return Ahead El Clasico Against Barcelona

Real Madrid is set to face FC Barcelona in El Clasico with a significant boost as key defenders Trent Alexander-Arnold, Dani Carvajal, and Dean Huijsen have returned to the squad after injuries. Alexander-Arnold, who missed seven matches due to a hamstring injury sustained against Marseille, completed full training and is expected to feature, while Carvajal and Huijsen have also recovered from muscular issues. Midfielder Dani Ceballos is also available after recovering from a muscular injury, providing further options for coach Xabi Alonso, who stated that all squad members could potentially start depending on tactical and physical factors. However, Real Madrid will still be without Antonio Rudiger and David Alaba due to ongoing muscle injuries. The match is crucial as Real Madrid leads La Liga and can extend their lead over Barcelona to five points with a victory. Meanwhile, Barcelona faces setbacks with Raphinha out due to a hamstring problem and several other key absences, making the clash highly competitive for the league leadership.