Arbeloa Confirms Tchouaméni's Availability, Courtois Returns to Real Madrid Squad for El Clásico

Real Madrid is preparing to face Barcelona in the final El Clásico of the season with significant squad updates. Goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois is expected to return to the team's starting lineup, while coach Arbeloa confirmed that Aurélien Tchouaméni will be available for selection despite recently undergoing an internal financial penalty.

Arbeloa clarified the situation of the players called up for the match, emphasizing the importance of moving past previous events. Arbeloa stated, “These two players deserve for us to turn the page and give them a chance to continue fighting for this club. Tomorrow, Tchouaméni will be in the squad.” Meanwhile, uncertainty still surrounds Kylian Mbappé's participation in the starting lineup due to his incomplete readiness in training, though he is likely to be included in the squad for the encounter.

On another note, the Royal Club will be without Federico Valverde for 10 to 14 days due to injuries sustained in an altercation. This adds to the difficulty of what has been described as the most sensitive week in the club's recent history, especially since a Barcelona victory could mark the first time they secure the La Liga title by defeating Real Madrid in El Clásico.

These preparations come amidst repercussions concerning Mbappé's standing with the fans, who were affected by his trip to Italy and his delayed arrival to join the team. Additionally, medical complications he faced in France led him to seek a second opinion, prompting the technical staff to await the final moments before making a definitive decision on his role in tomorrow's match.