Barcelona vs Real Madrid Injury Updates: Seven Key Players Set to Miss El Clasico in Copa del Rey Final

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The 2025 Copa del Rey final is poised to add another electrifying chapter to the historic rivalry between Barcelona and Real Madrid. The match is set for Saturday (April 26) at Estadio de La Cartuja in Seville, this El Clasico is brimming with high stakes and intense drama.

Barcelona enters the final with a mental advantage, having already bested Real Madrid twice this season, a dominant 4-0 victory in La Liga and another 5-2 win in the Supercopa de Espana. Despite the losses of key players, the Catalan side has displayed remarkable resilience and depth. Led by coach Hansi Flick, the team is targeting a historic treble, showing consistent form all season. Real Madrid, meanwhile, is eager to respond and close their campaign with a major trophy.

Yet, the build-up to this crucial showdown has been marred by injury worries for both teams. Several key figures are confirmed to miss the final due to various issues, likely affecting team selections and match dynamics. The absence of these stars injects a layer of unpredictability, as both coaches must rethink their tactics and lineups.

Barcelona vs Real Madrid: Which Key Players Will Miss the El Clasico?

Barcelona:

Robert Lewandowski

The star forward is out due to a semitendinosus muscle injury in his left thigh, picked up during a recent La Liga clash with Celta Vigo. Although the club hasn’t issued an official return date, reports hint he could be sidelined for about two to three weeks. His absence is a major setback, considering his record of 40 goals in 48 matches this season.

Alejandro Balde

Alejandro Balde remains unavailable due to a hamstring issue suffered during the first half against Leganes on April 12 in La Liga. Although there was early hope for a quick comeback, the latest updates confirm Balde will miss today’s Copa del Rey final against Real Madrid. He is now targeting a return before the second leg of the UCL semi-finals against Inter Milan on May 6.

Marc Casado

The 21-year-old midfielder Marc Casado is currently out with a knee injury sustained in a La Liga game versus Atletico Madrid back in March. Medical tests revealed a partial tear of the lateral collateral ligament in his right knee, though surgery is not necessary. He is expected back before the season’s end.

Marc Bernal

Marc Bernal, the 17-year-old midfielder, is in the final phase of recovery from a severe knee injury. He tore his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and damaged the external meniscus in his left knee during a match against Rayo Vallecano in August 2024.

Real Madrid Injured Players

Eduardo Camavinga

Camavinga has been ruled out for the rest of the 2024-25 season following a complete tendon tear in his left adductor muscle during a recent La Liga match against Getafe. Consequently, he will miss the Copa del Rey final against Barcelona, the La Liga season\'s closing games, and the FIFA Club World Cup in the United States.

Dani Carvajal

The right-back suffered a torn ACL along with lateral collateral ligament (LCL) and posterolateral corner injuries in his right knee during an October 2024 match against Villarreal. He underwent surgery and will miss the remainder of the season.

Eder Militao

The centre-back endured a complete ACL tear along with meniscus damage in his right knee during a match against Osasuna in November 2024. He is projected to miss the entire rest of the season.

These injury setbacks have compelled both clubs to rethink their tactics and lineups for the final. Barcelona will lean on their squad depth to cover for the missing stars, while Real Madrid will turn to their seasoned players to rise to the occasion in this pivotal clash.