Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappé has not been included on the team’s list for Sunday’s El Clásico and will miss the game. The French attacker appeared to have recovered from the injury he suffered against Betis but ultimately the coaching staff has decided not to take any risks in such a meaningless game like this one.
Backup striker Gonzalo García could start in his absence, although Arbeloa could also deploy Vinicius and Brahim leading the attacking line in the same formation he used during the two
matches against Manchester City in the Champions League.
HOW TO WATCH, STREAM EL CLASICO
Date: 05/10/2026
Time: 21:00 CET, 03:00pm EST.
Venue: Camp Nou, Barcelona, Spain.
Available TV: DAZN La Liga (Spain), ESPN Deportes (USA).
Available Streaming: ESPN+ (USA)
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