Real Madrid players arrived in Barcelona last night to prepare for their crucial La Liga match against their arch-rivals. The game, scheduled for the 35th matchday, could determine the fate of the league title early.

One notable observation was the presence of Dani Carvajal in the squad despite his injury. The Spanish defender is still undergoing a long-term recovery process but chose to accompany his teammates.

Sources close to Real Madrid had previously informed Marca that Carlo Ancelotti highly values Carvajal’s leadership and believes his presence can boost team morale and assist in better squad management.

This explains why Carvajal, who has traveled with the team on multiple occasions, joined them for this high-stakes El Clásico to support his teammates in this challenging fixture.