Is Sergio Ramos playing tonight? Real Madrid captain's injury update ahead of El Clasico

Real Madrid's humiliating defeat against Shakhtar Donetsk cast doubts on Los Blancos' preparations to face Barcelona on Saturday. Particularly, absence of skipper Sergio Ramos due to a kck proved fatal for Zinedine Zidane, who was forced to start Eder Militao besides Raphael Varane. With Real Madrid all set to face ir fiercest rivals, question remains - Is Sergio Ramos playing tonight against Barcelona?

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Sergio Ramos injury forces him out of UCL opener

Ramos suffered a kck in LaLiga clash against Cadiz. defender was forced off from game when Los Blancos were already trailing against newly-promoted side. Following defeat, Zidane confirmed Sergio Ramos injury rumours. His kck saw him stand as a mere spectator in Champions League opener against Shakhtar Donetsk. 

And Ramos' absence proved just how much Real Madrid backline depends on him. duo of Militao and Varane failed to survive attacking waver triggered by Ukrainian side. Ironicaly, Shakhtar were playing with several of ir reserve players, after many first-team stars tested positive for vel coronavirus. 

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Is Sergio Ramos playing tonight? Sergio Ramos return on cards?

Ramos was pictured participating in Real Madrid training sessions recently. Earlier reports suggested that defender has been working alone on ball. Some reports also claimed that 34-year-old might t be available for Zidane against Barcelona on Saturday, inflicting a huge blow to club. 

But manr has provided an update on Sergio Ramos return. In a major sigh of relief, Zidane, on being quizzed on when is Sergio Ramos coming back, has confirmed that defender is fit completely. Frenchman, while speaking in pre-match presser, described his captain as a leader and asserted that club was t taking any risks with player's fitness. Ramos will hence be available against Barcelona.

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Real Madrid team news amid Sergio Ramos injury update

Although Ramos is available for El Clasico and is likely to start, some key players are set to miss out on clash. Superstar Eden Hazard hasn't played a single minute this season due to an injury and will again miss out on El Clasico. Besides, Martin Odegaard, Daniel Carvajal and Alvaro Odriozola are also unavailable. 

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