Real Madrid have received a huge boost ahead of El Clasico, as Marcelo who was doubtful for the clashed received a medical all-clear and trained normally with the squad on Thursday.
After the win against Plzen, the Brazilian opened up on his injury which saw Los Blancos playing with ten men in the dying moments of the game. The defender downplayed the episode, saying that it was just a knock, not a not a muscle tear. And this turned out to be the case, despite the media doubts.
His availability is a massive boost for Julen Lopetegui and his men. Marcelo is Real Madrid's biggest asset in attack these days, scoring two of their last three goals, while the players who could have replaced him in back four are Sergio Reguilon and defensive all-arounder Nacho.
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