Real Madrid faces a significant injury setback ahead of the highly anticipated El Cl\u00e1sico against Barcelona, with Brazilian forward Rodrygo set to miss the match due to a hamstring injury. This development comes as a blow to manager Carlo Ancelotti, especially as the club gears up for one of the most critical fixtures of the season.Rodrygo has been an influential player for Madrid, contributing both goals and assists. His absence is particularly concerning given the intense rivalry and the impact it could have on Madrid\u2019s attacking options. The club confirmed that Rodrygo will not only miss the El Cl\u00e1sico but will also be sidelined for the upcoming international fixtures with Brazil.In addition to Rodrygo, Real Madrid has other players dealing with injuries, intensifying the pressure on Ancelotti as they navigate a demanding schedule. The team recently also confirmed that defender Eder Militao is unavailable due to a muscular issue he sustained during a match against Villarreal. The injuries come at a time when Madrid is looking to maintain their lead in La Liga, where they currently sit eight points ahead of Barcelona.The El Cl\u00e1sico on Sunday is crucial not only for bragging rights but also for the La Liga title race, as a win for Madrid would increase their lead over Barcelona to 11 points, while a victory for Barcelona would narrow the gap to just five.Fans will be hoping that key players can step up in Rodrygo\u2019s absence, but the pressure is certainly on as the team prepares for what is often regarded as one of the biggest matches in football. For more detailed updates on player conditions and match previews, you can follow the latest from sources like Sporting News and 90min.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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