Rodrygo, Courtois Out for El Clasico Clash

Real Madrid will be without key players Rodrygo and Thibaut Courtois for the upcoming El Clasico against Barcelona due to injuries sustained during their recent 5-2 Champions League win over Borussia Dortmund. Rodrygo's injury is confirmed as a Biceps Femoris problem, and he will undergo an MRI scan, while Courtois aggravated a previous adductor injury. These absences create challenges for manager Carlo Ancelotti, who may adjust his lineup with Vinicius Jr, Kylian Mbappe, and Jude Bellingham leading the attack. Real Madrid trails Barcelona by three points in La Liga, adding pressure for the upcoming clash. The club is also dealing with internal tensions, as Rodrygo reportedly feels sidelined by Ancelotti amid tactical adjustments involving other star players.