Trent Alexander-Arnold isn't in the Real Madrid starting lineup against Barcelona as he recovers from a hamstring injury. He hasn't played in more than a month since being injured against Marseille in the Champions League. The initial expectation was a six-week absence, and Alexander-Arnold is just a tad ahead of schedule.

Florian Plettenberg notes the German giants recently hosted Guéhi’s agent, Gordon Stipic-Wipfler, in Munich. Talks were held with director of sport Max Eberl to discuss what it would take to win the race for Guéhi’s signature.

Liverpool want to sign Real Madrid winger Rodrygo in 2026 as a potential replacement for Egyptian star Mohamed Salah in 2026.

There’s another intriguing subplot. Reports in Spain suggest Real Madrid hold interest in Mac Allister, who remains under contract at Anfield until 2028. With Liverpool’s sporting director Richard Hughes facing a decision on renewal terms and squad evolution, a potential exchange involving Camavinga could appeal to both clubs.

The uncertainty of his place in Alonso’s XI has cast a doubt over the midfielder’s future with the 15-time European champions. Yet Camavinga told TF1 that his goal is to leave his mark with Real Madrid, shutting down recent links to Liverpool.

Real Madrid projected lineup vs. BarcelonaReal Madrid injury listReal Madrid vs. Barcelona match detailsXabi Alonso will oversee his first Clasico as Real Madrid head coach when Barcelona visit the Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday.

Diego Simeone has named who he thinks can win the Champions League out of Arsenal, Real and Liverpool after facing all three teams so far this season.

Real Madrid are not planning to sell Eduardo Camavinga in January, but a summer move to Liverpool or Manchester City could be possible.