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Real Madrid have suffered a major setback ahead of their crucial Clasico showdown against Barcelona after goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois was ruled out through illness. His late withdrawal forces the club to rely on deputy Andriy Lunin for the vital Liga fixture at Camp Nou.

Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho insists his side will not alter their tactical approach to deal with Barcelona sensation Lamine Yamal in Sunday's massive Liga fixture. The Portuguese coach dismissed his team's recent thrashings of Sevilla and RB Leipzig, declaring that previous form means nothing during El Clasico.

There is no runaway favourite for the most prestigious individual prize in the game ahead of it being awarded in London on Monday

Julian Alvarez issued a heartfelt public apology to Atletico Madrid supporters after securing a vital 1-0 victory against Deportivo La Coruna on Saturday. The Argentine striker directly addressed his controversial desire to join Barcelona, hoping to finally rebuild his fractured relationship with the fans at the Metropolitano.