Real Madrid's growing injury woes leave the defending Spanish champions vulnerable to a star-studded Barcelona squad.
Carlo Ancelotti's side has yet to be at full strength for more than a couple games at a time this season. Just when Real Madrid's biggest players, including Jude Bellingham, Kylian Mbappé and Eduardo Camavinga all returned to the XI, more took their places on the sidelines.
The timing of the injuries is cruel for Los Blancos. The first El Clásico of the season kicks off on Oct. 26 and the stakes are higher than ever. The gap to Barcelona is just three points and Real Madrid can meet the Catalans atop the La Liga standings with a victory.
Defeating Hansi Flick's side is hard enough, but now Real Madrid must try to do so without key players across the pitch.






