Barcelona and Real Madrid are battling neck and neck for a new title in the 2025–26 LaLiga season, and the visitors cannot afford to drop points in El Clasico. Unfortunately, it has been confirmed that Kylian Mbappe will not be available after failing to fully recover from discomfort in the semitendinosus muscle of his left leg. Follow Barcelona vs Real Madrid live with us!
According to journalist Fabrizio Romano on his social media, the French forward and one of the team’s biggest stars “didn’t feel good in the final training session,” and Alvaro Arbeloa decided to leave him out of the squad for their visit to Camp Nou.
There are 11 points separating Barcelona and Real Madrid, with only 12 still to play for. If they fail to secure a victory, Los Blancos will watch as their eternal rivals celebrate the championship title in front of them.
Real Madrid travel to Camp Nou with several absences
Mbappe’s absence will not be the only significant setback for Real Madrid ahead of their match against Barcelona. A series of injuries has ruled out nearly a dozen players, who will not be available at Camp Nou.
Alvaro Arbeloa, Head Coach of Real Madrid.
- Fede Valverde
- Arda Guler
- Ferland Mendy
- Eder Militao
- Rodrygo
- Dani Carvajal
- Dani Ceballos
How much do Real Madrid lose without Mbappe?
Real Madrid face a significant challenge heading into the Clasico, as they will be without the league’s top scorer, Kylian Mbappe. Missing his clinical finishing—which has accounted for 24 goals so far this season—leaves a massive void in their attack, especially with Vedat Muriqi of Mallorca trailing closely behind him with 22 goals.
Difficult moments in Madrid
The widely reported altercation between Fede Valverde and Aurelien Tchouameni was another note in this difficult period Real Madrid are going through. Struggling in LaLiga, eliminated from the Champions League, and amid rumors about the arrival of a new coach at the Bernabeu, the focus now appears to be on turning the page and starting to plan for what comes in the second half of the year.
