Mbappe to Miss El Clasico as Madrid Faces Barcelona
Kylian Mbappe will miss the El Clasico clash between Real Madrid FC and FC Barcelona on Sunday due to a hamstring injury. Despite hopes for his return, medical staff have ruled him unfit after he failed a late fitness test.
Mbappe has had a prolific season, scoring 41 goals in 41 appearances, and netted 44 times in 59 matches during the previous campaign. FC Barcelona heads into the match with dominant form, having won 29 out of 34 league games this season and sitting 11 points clear at the top of La Liga.
They need just one point against Real Madrid to officially clinch the title. Meanwhile, Real Madrid faces the prospect of ending the season without silverware, and criticism of the club's performance is mounting.
Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa publicly defended Mbappe amid recent off-field activities that have sparked debate among supporters.
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