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Real Madrid’s only chance of winning El Clasico just went out the window

Barcelona's Raphinha is expected to be fit for El Clasico, a major hit to Real Madrid's hopes of an upset win.

By Maximus Polek · The Real Champs

Published: Saturday, 3 October 2026 at 1:00 PM

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Writer Maximus Polek argues Real Madrid's chances of winning El Clasico ended with Raphinha being cleared to play.
ESPN reported Barcelona winger Raphinha avoided serious thigh injury and will be fit for the October 25 match.
Raphinha has recorded 14 goals and three assists in eight matches for league leaders Barcelona this season.

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Writer Maximus Polek argues that Real Madrid's chances of defeating Barcelona in the upcoming El Clasico have disappeared following news that Raphinha avoided serious injury. ESPN reported that the Brazilian winger will be fit for the October 25 clash after tests revealed no major damage to his thigh following an international duty scare.

Polek contends that an upset victory is now unlikely for Jose Mourinho's third-placed side against table-topping Barcelona. The writer highlights Raphinha's impressive form of 14 goals in eight matches alongside Real Madrid's defensive struggles, arguing that containing Barcelona's attack will prove exceedingly difficult.

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