This could be the Classic of none

First up is Real Madrid with long-term injuries to two of its regular starters, goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois and center back Eder Militao, coinciding with Karim Benzema’s departure to the Saudi League. Now it is FC Barcelona who are suffering a trail of medical absences that, without a dire prognosis like those of the aforementioned Madridistas, threaten to leave them in the first League Classic in history to be played at the Estadi Olimpic de Montjuïc . It is the next day the 28th and Barça will be attentive to the evolution of their injuries.

ROBERT LEWANDOWSKI

The last fall will not be easy

Carmo’s entry in Porto, which was not even considered a foul, ended with the forced substitution of Robert Lewandowski. Although at first there was only talk of a blow, medical examinations show an injury to the left ankle of the last Pichichi of the League. Barça’s number 9 was ruled out against Granada and Athletic and, although it will be tested, its evolution will mark its presence against Real Madrid, for now there are serious doubts.

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RAPHINHA

It’s not impossible, but your situation will tell

One of the latest protagonists of Barça’s barrage of bad news is Raphinha’s injury. The Brazilian winger, who has also been in good form, was injured in the 37th minute of Barça-Sevilla when he suffered a puncture in the femoral biceps of his right thigh. Naturally, the Brazilian international’s dream is to be part of the most exciting Clásico in the world, but although it is not impossible, it will be difficult.

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FRANKIE DE JONG

Without it is more appreciated

Frenkie de Jong is one of those types of players who are more appreciated when they are not. The heartfelt praise from Joao Félix who admitted that he was the footballer who surprised him so much when he arrived at Barça and the more graphic one from Gavi when he admitted that he was “shit” for leaving him without his solid partner in the middle. say everything The Dutchman had his best start to the season as a culé when, in the match against Celta at Montjuïc, a distal tibioperoneal syndesmosis occurred in his right ankle, causing him to move around with a complex splint in the following days. His return is unknown.

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PEDRI

Who has the most votes present?

Pedro González Pedri is, now, the injured Barça player with the most numbers to reach the Classic. In fact, his return to the field is scheduled for the match against Athletic Bilbao on the 22nd, six days before Barça-Madrid. His ailment in the rectus femoris of his right thigh during one of the training sessions after the match against Cádiz, played on August 20 and resolved by the Canary Islands midfielder with a goal (1-0). On the way to two months without playing, it seems that everything is ready for his return, although in his case, because of the previous ones, there is no risk to be taken.

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EDER MILITAO

The Madrid centre-back has a few months

Eder Militao, a regular starter for Real Madrid since last season, was seriously injured in the first league match against Athletic Bilbao. The Brazilian center back underwent surgery in mid-August for a tear in the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee. His return to the playing field is still months away. In August there was talk that he could return at the end of the season.

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THIBAUT COURTOIS

The goalkeeper was injured at the beginning of August

At the beginning of August, during training in Valdebebas, Thibaut Courtois tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee. The Belgian goalkeeper of Real Madrid underwent surgery and there was talk of a recovery of at least six months. As a result, Real Madrid have signed Kepa Arrizabalaga, a starter since his arrival and certainly a starter in the Clásico.

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NACHO FERNANDEZ

Allowed for his entry into Porto

Nacho Fernández, defender of Real Madrid, chased Portu during the Montilivi match against Girona. The white club’s full-back/centre-back, who was sent off after VAR reviewed the game, was punished by the Competition Committee with a three-game suspension “for using dangerous play that causes injury”. Therefore, he will not be able to participate in the Classic.