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T<\/span>The first-choice goalkeeper will be sidelined for some time, complicating matters for the club at a crucial stage of the season.<\/p>\nHis absence was compounded by other notable absences such as Rodrygo, Ferland Mendy, Dani Ceballos and Eder Milito, significantly reducing the team’s options.<\/p>\n
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\nAurien Choamni directs Thibaut Courtois in a rare shot<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nArbeloa recovers players ahead of derby against Atl\u00e9tico<\/h2>\n Despite the difficulties, manager Alvaro Arbeloa could receive some good news ahead of the match against Atletico Madrid<\/p>\n
Players such as Alvaro Carreras and Raul Asensio have overcome their own physical problems and are close to returning. Both players have missed recent games, but are already working to restore team dynamics.<\/p>\n
Bellingham accelerates return after weeks out<\/h2>\n Another new development is the progress of Jude Bellingham, who is already training partially with the group.<\/p>\n
There is a chance he could join the team, but having been out of action for over six weeks, his starting role seems complicated, and the coaching staff will be evaluating his fitness until the last moment.<\/p>\n
Real Madrid forced to win La Liga<\/h2>\n Real Madrid go into the derby in need of picking up three points. They are currently four points behind leaders Barcelona, \u200b\u200bwith nine games remaining.<\/p>\n
A draw or defeat against Atl\u00e9tico could seriously complicate their title hopes.<\/p>\n
\n Derby against in-form Atl\u00e9tico will be key<\/h2>\n
Atl\u00e9tico are on a roll and the pressure will increase on Madrid in a game that could set the tone for the rest of the season.<\/p>\n
The possibility of recovery of some players will be the basis for the white team to compete on equal terms in one of the most decisive matches of the championship.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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