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Valverde escapes muscle injury after El Clásico

Real Madrid midfielder Fede Valverde had to be taken out of Sunday’s El Clásico against FC Barcelona with what appeared to be a minor muscle injury, but the Uruguayan player has escaped this outcome and should be available and ready…

Published: Wednesday, 28 October 2026 at 5:45 PM
Valverde escapes muscle injury after El Clásico
Key Things to Know
  • Fede Valverde avoided a muscle injury after El Clásico and should be available against Racing Santander.
  • Thibaut Courtois is expected to return to the squad after missing the Barcelona match with the flu.
  • Arda Güler trained indoors due to minor muscle fatigue following the demanding fixture.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Real Madrid midfielder Fede Valverde has avoided a muscle injury after being substituted during Sunday's El Clásico match against FC Barcelona. Reports from the Spanish press indicate that the Uruguayan international is expected to be fit and ready for selection ahead of this weekend's clash against Racing Santander.

Goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois is also anticipated to return from a flu illness that kept him out of the Barcelona game. Meanwhile, Arda Güler trained indoors due to minor muscle fatigue, prompting suggestions that manager José Mourinho may rotate his squad for the upcoming visit to Santander.

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