Return of Thibaut Courtois to Real Madrid Training Before El Clasico and Uncertainty Surrounding Mbappe's Participation

Real Madrid began its preparations for the anticipated confrontation against its traditional rival Barcelona in the "Clasico", scheduled to be held next Sunday at the "Spotify Camp Nou" stadium within the 35th round of the Spanish League, amid a state of anticipation regarding the readiness of its most prominent stars.

Courtois Participates in Group Training and Conditional Readiness

The royal club's training witnessed good news with the return of Belgian goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois to participate in group training normally after recovering from injury. According to the newspaper "Marca", Courtois completed the full training session, which enhances the likelihood of his starting in the match, unless he suffers any sudden setback.

Decisive Test for Mbappe and Concern Over Mendy's Injury

In contrast, uncertainty surrounds the status of French star Kylian Mbappe, who continues his rehabilitation program; he is scheduled to undergo a decisive medical test on Wednesday to determine his ability to play the match. The medical staff is also awaiting the results of examinations for full-back Ferland Mendy after he suffered a muscle injury against Espanyol, his fifth injury this season.

Significant Absences Put Arbeloa Before a Technical Challenge

The technical staff led by coach Alvaro Arbeloa faces a crisis of numerical shortage, as the absence of each of Dani Carvajal, Arda Guler, Eder Militao, and Rodrygo from the Clasico showdown has been confirmed. This match holds utmost importance for Barcelona, which may officially clinch the La Liga title if it wins or draws against its Madrid guest.