Real Madrid in Trouble Ahead of El Clasico in Copa Del Rey Final
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Real Madrid have reportedly suffered a massive blow to their title hopes before the Copa del Rey final against Barcelona on Saturday.
Finishing the season without a trophy would be a major disappointment, but it seems like the Los Blancos are certainly heading that way with star forward Kylian Mbappe ruled out.
According to Radio Marca, Mbappe will not start tonight since the Frenchman was unable to fully recover from his injury.
However, the development should not worry Madrid since statistics reveal that Real are undefeated in their six games without Mbappe this season.
The France striker has scored goals galore but has failed to produce big in the biggest games. He was jeered when substituted late in the second of two losses to Arsenal in the Champions League quarterfinals.
Vinícius Júnior has seen his productivity in attack fade ever since he felt overlooked in the Ballon d’Or award selection earlier this season. But the Brazil forward has previously risen to the occasion in finals.
Midfielder Eduardo Camavinga injured a tendon this week and will miss the rest of the season, joining Madrid’s long-term casualty list that includes defenders Dani Carvajal and Eder Militao.
Madrid’s main task in defence will be keeping Yamal and Raphinha in check after both ran rampant in the previous clásicos.
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