Kylian Mbappé Excluded from Real Madrid Squad for El Clásico Clash

Real Madrid coach Álvaro Arbeloa has excluded French forward Kylian Mbappé from the squad for the upcoming Clásico match against Barcelona. This decision follows the player's unexpected departure from the team's final training session.

The move comes after Mbappé's performance during the training session reportedly fell below the required minimum standard. Reports suggest that the player was assigned to the reserve team during tactical drills before his early exit from the pitch.

The final training sessions were held at Real Madrid City in Valdebebas before the team traveled to Barcelona for what will be the last encounter between the two rivals this season. Spanish newspaper Marca reported that Mbappé's exit from the field was not planned, which led the coach to make the technical decision to drop him from the final squad for the highly anticipated fixture.

In terms of tactical options, the coaching staff tested their probable starting lineup, featuring Vinicius Junior and Gonzalo in attack. The midfield was composed of the quartet Aurélien Tchouaméni, Eduardo Camavinga, Jude Bellingham, and Brahim Díaz.

Conversely, coach Arbeloa excluded Thiago Bitarj from the experimental lineup. This reflects the tactical approach the 'Royal Club' will likely adopt in their quest for a positive result in this year's final Clásico showdown.