According to reports, while this match is vital for determining the La Liga title, a notable surprise in the squad is the inclusion of Victor Muñoz, a young player from Castilla. Muñoz, along with other academy players such as Sergio Mestre, Yusi, and Jacobo Ramón, has been added to the squad to strengthen the team in the absence of several key players.

Dani Carvajal, the right-back of Real Madrid, who is recovering from a long-term injury, is not included in the squad. However, he decided to travel with the team to Barcelona to support his teammates and boost morale for this decisive match.

Ancelotti also recalled Rodrygo, who was absent in the previous match against Celta Vigo due to illness, but the team will still be without Carvajal, Éder Militão, Antonio Rüdiger, Eduardo Camavinga, Ferland Mendy, and David Alaba.

Real Madrid arrived in Barcelona last night and is staying at the InterContinental Barcelona Hotel to prepare for El Clasico. This match, which could change the course of the La Liga title race, holds special significance. The inclusion of Muñoz, a 21-year-old winger from Castilla, could be an unexpected option for Ancelotti.

Real Madrid squad for El Clasico:

Goalkeepers: Thibaut Courtois, Andriy Lunin, Sergio Mestre
Defenders: Lucas Vázquez, Jesús Vallejo, Fran García, Raúl Asensio, Youssef, Jacobo Ramón
Midfielders: Jude Bellingham, Federico Valverde, Luka Modrić, Aurélien Tchouaméni, Arda Güler, Dani Ceballos
Forwards: Vinícius Júnior, Kylian Mbappé, Rodrygo, Andrić, Brahim Díaz, Victor Muñoz