BREAKING: It’s official — will Kylian Mbappé play in El Clásico?

The marquee star of Real Madrid, Kylian Mbappé, has officially been left out of the squad list for today’s La Liga Matchday 35 showdown against Barcelona.

Details: Despite fans’ hopes and the forward’s efforts to recover in time, the Los Blancos medical staff has decided not to risk the Frenchman’s health.

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The reason for Kylian’s absence is a hamstring injury sustained back in late April during a match against Betis. Although recent scans ruled out a muscle tear, the player still experiences discomfort and is following an individual recovery program.

Here’s the full Real Madrid squad for the match:

It’s worth noting that kick-off is set for 21:00 Central European Time tonight.

Reminder: Manchester City are reportedly set to sign Real Madrid winger Vinícius Júnior