Goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois simulated a fly towards Kylian Mbappé this Saturday morning during Real Madrid’s training. The move took place amidst laughter and served to lighten the atmosphere in Valdebebas’s CT. Ambos players recovered from recent injuries and participated normally in the activity.
The episode quickly went viral on social media. Courtois did a high jump with his leg extended, but without contact. Mbappé dodged and the two burst into laughter right away. The scene took place one day before El Clásico against Barcelona, which could define La Liga’s title.
Treino marked by relaxation under pressure
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Interim coach Álvaro Arbeloa led the session with a focus on preparing for Sunday’s duel at Camp Nou. Real Madrid needs to win to keep their title chances alive. Barcelona can conquer La Liga with a win or draw.
Courtois, who returned from a thigh injury, completed the training session without restrictions. Mbappé, also recovered, worked with the main group. Their presence was seen as positive for the cast.
- Courtois fully participated in tactical activities
- Mbappé performed ball and positioning exercises
- Demais players tested shots and set pieces
- Equipe worked on defensive and offensive transitions
Arbeloa tries to contain internal climate
The commander avoided commenting on recent controversies in the locker room. At the press conference, he defended the unity of the group and said he will not expose players publicly. The reference was to the discussion between Valverde and Tchouaméni during the week.
The focus now is on the classics. Real Madrid arrives in need of results. A defeat or draw could hand the title to the Catalan rival with rounds to spare.
Mbappé under pressure despite numbers
The French striker is going through a contradictory moment. Ele has 47 goals and 8 assists this season. Tem real chances of finishing as top scorer for La Liga and Champions League.
Mesmo thus, an online petition calls for his departure from the club. The document exceeded 50 million signatures. The signatories cite a trip to Itália during recovery and question the commitment.
Mbappé ignored the topic in the activities. Ele trained normally and should start on Sunday. His teammates kept it light with him during the session.
Preparação final for the classic
The merengue squad ended training with light exercises. The delegation travels to Barcelona this Saturday. The classic is scheduled for 9pm on Sunday, local time.
Courtois must return to goal. Mbappé acts in attack alongside Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo, if the latter is available. The team seeks to repeat its recent good performance against direct rivals.
Barcelona easily leads the table. A win or draw in Camp Nou secures the second championship. Real Madrid plays to postpone the decision and force their rival to win the title in another round.
Detalhes from activity on Valdebebas
The session took place in a mixed atmosphere. Momentos of relaxation alternated with serious tactical work. The players simulated game situations that could appear in the classic.
Arbeloa adjusted marking and ball release. The coach demanded intensity without exaggeration to avoid new injuries. The medical department closely monitored the returns of Courtois and Mbappé.
The main group worked for about 90 minutes. Depois, some athletes did muscle strengthening. The technical committee avoided excessive wear and tear on the eve of the trip.