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EL CLáSICO BOOST! BARCELONA STAR EXPECTED TO BE FIT IN TIME FOR REAL MADRID CLASH

Barcelona's Raphinha is winning his fitness race and is on track to be available for El Clásico against Real Madrid. The winger's recovery from a hamstring injury is progressing well, offering a major boost for Hansi Flick.

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Due to a string of injuries, particularly in the attack and midfield, Barcelona's squad is very thin going into the next several weeks.

After all, players like Ferran Torres, Robert Lewandowski, and Dani Olmo have sustained new injuries and are all but out for the match against Real Madrid later this month.

But in a rare positive for Barcelona, it seems like Raphinha, their great player, has made significant progress toward full fitness.

Raphinha will probably play against Real Madrid.

Mundo Deportivo reports that Raphinha's recuperation from a right leg hamstring injury has advanced favorably following positive findings from a recent MRI exam.

The club first projected a three-week layoff for the Brazilian winger after the setback occurred during the game against Oviedo earlier this month.

Even if that schedule is nearing its conclusion, Raphinha has not fully resumed group training, suggesting that Barcelona is being cautious in his recuperation.

Nevertheless, there is hope that he will be fit for the October 26 El Clásico matchup with Real Madrid.

The follow-up scan on Thursday, according to the report, verified that the muscle is recovering properly and that there are no new issues.

If the medical staff gives the winger the all-clear, there is even a remote chance he will be included in the team for Tuesday's Champions League match against Olympiacos. However, he is not allowed to play in Girona.

Raphinha's complete fitness for the Clasico, however, is the top goal, according to the coaching and medical staff.

The current strategy is to gradually get him back into action, and Hansi Flick is probably going to keep him on the bench in case things call for it.

DISCIPLINARY BLOW: MADRID PLAYER SUSPENDED POST EL CLáSICO TUSSLE

Real Madrid's backup keeper Andriy Lunin has been handed a one-game suspension by the RFEF for his aggressive conduct on the bench during the heated final moments of El Clásico. Real Madrid's appeal was rejected.

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El Clásico Scuffle - Photo Credit Getty Images

Los Blancos' goalie Andriy Lunin has been suspended for one game by the RFEF Disciplinary Committee for his involvement in the sideline dramas during the El Clásico's final moments. Although the cameras did not catch it, referee Soto Grado did record that he had sent the Ukrainian off.

According to Mundo Deportivo, the RFEF responded as follows when asked why Lunin received a red card.

The reason for Lunin, Andrii's expulsion in the 90th minute was that he had to be restrained by his teammates after he walked aggressively from his bench to the blonde bench.

The disciplinary committee of the RFEF


"When considered significant, those whose behaviour violates sporting order will be suspended for four to ten games or fined between 602 and 3,006 euros."

Because of Lunin's actions, which constituted a minor violation of the sporting order, he was suspended for one game. The ruling had been challenged by Real Madrid. However, the RFEF stayed steadfast, defending the referee's ruling and the evidence in the match report and on film.

Now, the backup goalie will not play against Valencia this weekend, where he is probably going to be benched. Fran Gonzalez and Sunico, both from the youth team, might be called up as the matchday squad's third choice, with Sergio Mestre serving as a backup.

No Barcelona players or any other Real Madrid players were slapped with bans following the two flash moments in the closing stages of the game. When Vinicius Jr. and Lamie Yamal argued, even players who were not on the team were spotted shoving on the side of the field. The RFEF, however, determined that nothing that came to pass would justify further prohibitions.

ARSENAL STAR DROPS CONFIDENT TITLE HINT AFTER STRONG OPENING

Arsenal star Bukayo Saka is targeting a historic Premier League and World Cup double with England this season. The winger believes it's a "doable" feat as the Gunners lead the title race.

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Bukayo Saka - (Image: David Price/Arsenal FC)

According to Bukayo Saka, it is feasible for Arsenal and England to win both games this season. The season has started well for the Gunners under Mikel Arteta's leadership.

Arsenal leads the Premier League standings by four points at the moment and is starting to look like a title contender. Manchester City is only one point ahead of defending champions Liverpool, who are seven points behind.

Saka, however, is not only interested in winning at his club; he also hopes to succeed internationally. Manager Thomas Tuchel has stated that winning the trophy is his ambition for England, who have qualified for the World Cup in the USA next year.

Saka is optimistic about his club's and his nation's chances of winning. "Yeah, that is my prayer," he remarked in an interview with Sky Sports. It is possible, of course.

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