Real Madrid can breathe a little easier after receiving the first medical reports on Kylian Mbappé and Franco Mastantuono, both of whom raised alarms during the current international break. The two players returned early from national team duty due to physical discomfort, but initial tests have ruled out serious injuries.

El Clásico on the horizon

The timing couldn’t be more delicate. In less than two weeks, Real Madrid host Barcelona at the Santiago Bernabéu (October 26), and the physical condition of key players remains a major talking point among fans. Still, the club remains cautiously optimistic: if recovery goes as expected, both Mbappé and Mastantuono should be available for El Clásico.

They’ll continue their rehab alongside Dean Huijsen, who also left the Spain U-21 squad due to muscle fatigue. The defender is likely to miss the next two games — against Getafe and Juventus — but could be back in time for the Barcelona showdown.

With El Clásico fast approaching, Real Madrid’s focus is clear: get their stars — especially Mbappé and Mastantuono — back to full strength for a game that could define the trajectory of their season.