In a significant boost for Real Madrid ahead of their crucial clash with Barcelona, star forward Kylian Mbappé has returned to full team training. The French international, who has been sidelined with a hamstring injury in his left thigh since April 24th, participated in the entire collective session on Friday morning. This marked the first time he has been able to complete a full session with his teammates since sustaining the injury.
The development comes after Mbappé underwent medical examinations on Thursday, which resulted in the club's medical staff giving him the green light to resume competitive action. While his participation in the upcoming El Clásico on Sunday evening at 21:00 appears likely, his role in the match is less certain. Current indications suggest the forward is more probable to begin the match as a substitute rather than in the starting lineup.
The match carries immense significance, particularly for the hosts, as a victory for Barcelona could potentially secure them the Spanish league title. For Real Madrid, having a player of Mbappé's caliber available, even from the bench, provides manager Álvaro Arbeloa with a formidable attacking option to deploy during the game.
Elsewhere in the Real Madrid camp, midfielder Aurélien Tchouaméni also completed the full training session on Friday. This is noteworthy following reports of a physical altercation involving him and teammate Federico Valverde during a training session the previous day. The fact that both players were involved in the full session suggests any incident has been managed internally by the club.
The return of key players to fitness is a welcome development for Real Madrid as they prepare for one of the season's most high-stakes fixtures. While Mbappé's exact involvement remains to be seen, his availability adds a layer of tactical intrigue and strength to the squad traveling to Catalonia.
Based on reporting from Foot - actualités, mercato, info & vidéo en continu.
