Derby of little value, neither Barcelona nor Real Madrid arrive fully

On October 28, the long-awaited Clásico between Barcelona and Real Madrid will be held in Montjuic. However, both teams will arrive with notable losses that could influence the course of the match and its result. Both Carlo Ancelotti, coach of Real Madrid, and Xavi Hernández, coach of Barcelona, will have to deal with these absences in a crucial match after the national team break.

On the Barça side, the infirmary has important names. Pedri González has been absent for two months and his participation in the Classic is doubtful. Frenkie de Jong is also in doubt after his injury against Celta Vigo. 

Raphinha, a key player in Xavi's scheme, has also faced recent discomfort. Furthermore, Robert Lewandoswki's relapse in the last Champions League game almost completely rules him out from facing Real Madrid.

At Real Madrid, the most significant loss is in goal, with Thibout Courtois out for the season. Kepa Arrizabalaga has been brought in as his replacement. Furthermore, injuries have affected key players such as Militao and Arda Guller, who have faced two consecutive injuries. Nacho Fernández will be absent due to suspension, while David Alaba is a major doubt due to muscle problems.

Those who return to Real Madrid

Dani Ceballos, Mendy and Vinicius Jr have returned after recovering from their injuries, providing some relief to Ancelotti's team. This scenario of losses and doubts adds an additional layer of intrigue to the Classic, raising the expectation for the confrontation.