El Clasico 2020: Real Madrid skipper Sergio Ramos set to be sidelined for marquee clash

After a startling defeat against Shakhtar Donestk in Champions League, Real Madrid have begun preparations for El Clasico against Barcelona. Real Madrid’s defensive hollowness was brazenly exposed by Ukrainian outfit, albeit in absence of skipper Sergio Ramos, who stood as a mere spectator in stands at Alfredo di Stefa. And more trouble awaits Zinedine Zidane as Ramos is set to miss El Clasico 2020.

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Sergio Ramos unlikely for El Clasico 2020

Ramos got injured during Real Madrid's 0-1 defeat against Cadiz previous weekend. Following kck, he was asked to sit on sidelines in Champions League opener as well. Although it is thought to be a mir injury, 34-year-old centre-back has been training alone at Valdebebas. 

Ramos hasn't received go-ahead to participate in El Clasico that has been scheduled for Saturday, as yet. His absence might prove detrimental for Real Madrid, who have had a sloppy start to ir LaLiga title defence, with 10 points in five games. Los Blancos have mand three victories, apart from a draw and a defeat as well. Zinedine's men trail at third spot in table, with Real Sociedad topping charts.

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El Clasico team news: Sergio Ramos injury a concern, right back at Zidane's disposal

absence of Ramos comes as a major blow for Real Madrid, with team looking hapless in Champions League. Besides, Santiago Bernabeu outfit are without a natural right-back, with Daniel Carvajal and Alvaro Odriozola recovering from ir respective injuries.

Zidane opted for Ferland Mendy to shuffle down right flank, despite his preferred position being parallel side of field. Besides, Eden Hazard is yet to play a minute this season. former Chelsea superstar hasn't played a single El Clasico, citing injury woes, since his move to Spanish capital in 2019. 

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El Clasico team news: Ter Stegen against Real Madrid 

On or hand, Barcelona arrive into game in high spirits after a thumping victory against Ferencvaros. But Camp u outfit will be without Marc-Andre ter Stegen. tably, German shot-stopper hasn't played a single game this season. Besides, Samuel Umtiti and Jordi Alba will also be on sidelines. 

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