Real Madrid Braces for El Clasico After Braga Clash

Real Madrid Shifts Focus to Braga Ahead of El Clasico Showdown

Real Madrid is currently in Portugal for their Champions League clash with Braga, but their highly-anticipated showdown with Barcelona in El Clasico on Saturday is already dominating discussions.

Carlo Ancelotti, Real Madrid’s manager, is maintaining his focus on the Braga match for now, stating that he is evaluating the fitness of all his players. He mentioned that David Alaba and Ferland Mendy are returning from injuries.

Reports from both Marca and Diario AS suggest that Ancelotti is likely to rotate the squad for the Braga game. Players such as Joselu Mato, Luka Modric, Eduardo Camavinga, Lucas Vazquez, Nacho Fernandez, and Fran Garcia are expected to start. Fede Valverde and Rodrygo Goes may also make the starting lineup, according to Marca.

Injury concerns surround several Real Madrid players, including Eder Militao, Thibaut Courtois, Dani Ceballos, and Arda Guler. Brahim Diaz is expected to miss the match again. On the other hand, Braga is expected to have a full squad available and will rely on Ricardo Horta and Bruma to create danger for their opponents. Spanish international Abel Ruiz is likely to start on the bench.

One potential hiccup for Ancelotti’s plans is a late injury scare involving Camavinga. The French midfielder left training early on Tuesday evening, raising concerns about his availability for the upcoming matches.

With the Braga clash on the horizon and El Clasico looming large, Real Madrid’s management faces important squad decisions in the coming days.