Kylian Mbappé Returns to Training Ahead of Season-Defining Clásico

In a massive boost for Alvaro Arbeloa, Kylian Mbappé officially returned to group training on Thursday, May 7. After missing the victory over Espanyol due to a hamstring strain, the Frenchman’s participation in at least part of the session has fueled hope that he will lead the line against Barcelona this Sunday.

While medical sources indicate he may not be at 100% fitness, the expectation is that he will be included in the squad—either as a starter or a high-impact substitute—to help delay Barcelona’s impending title celebrations.

Valverde and Tchouaméni Facing “Maximum Sanction”

While Mbappé’s return provides relief, the atmosphere at Valdebebas remains at a breaking point. Following their physical altercation on Thursday morning—which left Federico Valverde requiring stitches at a local hospital—Real Madrid has officially opened disciplinary proceedings against both players.

• Internal Investigation: The club is treating the incident as “very serious” under its Code of Ethics.
• Squad Status: According to Diario AS, the club is considering the “maximum possible sanction,” which could see both players suspended from the Clásico squad.
• Arbeloa’s Crisis: With Ferland Mendy out for five months and the potential loss of two starting midfielders, the manager may be forced into an emergency lineup overhaul.

Match Details: FC Barcelona vs. Real Madrid

Barcelona currently holds an 11-point lead with only four matches remaining. If Real Madrid fails to win at the Spotify Camp Nou, the title race will officially end.

RMxtra Verdict: One Last Stand?

Real Madrid is entering the lion’s den in a state of unprecedented internal disarray. However, the return of Mbappé offers a glimmer of hope. If he can bridge the gap between a fractured locker room and the pitch, Madrid might just spoil the party in Catalonia. If not, the Clásico could mark the end of the Arbeloa era and the beginning of a summer of massive changes.