Hope for the best! Trent and Dani Carvajal could return in time for El Clásico

The Galácticos’ medical staff are feeling optimistic.

Details: According to The Athletic, Real Madrid believe that 33-year-old defender Dani Carvajal and 27-year-old defender Trent Alexander-Arnold are on track to return in time for El Clásico, scheduled for October 26.

Carvajal suffered a calf injury during the match against Atlético Madrid, while Trent has been sidelined with a hamstring problem sustained in the Champions League clash with Marseille on September 16.

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Now, both of Real Madrid’s right-backs have a strong chance of featuring in El Clásico against Barcelona.

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