With 10 days to go before Real Madrid host Barcelona in the first Clásico of the season ( stream LIVE on ESPN+ on Oct. 26 in the U.S. ), both LaLiga giants have had plenty of injury concerns.

Madrid striker Kylian Mbappé and Barça forward Lamine Yamal each withdrew from the France and Spain squads, respectively, over the international break to return to their clubs.

Xabi Alonso will go into his first Clásico as Real Madrid coach with at least two players out, while Barça boss Hansi Flick hopes to have four members of his squad back in time for the trip to the Bernabéu but already knows that he will be without at least five key players.

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