From Rashford to Mastantuno.. New Faces Prepare for Their First Appearance in the Clasico
Football fans around the world are eagerly awaiting the Clasico match between Real Madrid and Barcelona, which will witness the appearance of several new players in this historic confrontation, according to the Spanish newspaper "Sport".
The newspaper clarified that the English star Marcus Rashford will be the most prominent new face in the Clasico from Barcelona's side, as he has extensive experience in major matches with Manchester United, especially against Liverpool in the English Premier League. He is expected to start, with the possibility of alternating between the center forward position and the left wing.
The newspaper also pointed out that the young duo Mark Bernal and Rony Bardji may also have the opportunity to participate, as Bernal missed the match against Real Madrid last season due to a severe knee injury, while Bardji has become one of the promising elements that coach Hans Flick relies on as an alternative attacking option.
On the other hand, Barcelona's lineup may include several academy players such as Drew, Joffre, Toni Fernandez, Juan Hernandez, and Xavi Espert, in addition to goalkeepers Diego Koshin and Eider Alir, in light of the absence of first-choice goalkeeper Juan Garcia due to a knee injury.
As for Real Madrid, the newspaper confirmed that defender Dean Housen and Englishman Alexander Arnold have recovered from injury, with greater chances for the Spanish defender to participate, especially as the team relies on Valverde in the right-back position while waiting for Dani Carvajal's return.
On the left side, Alvaro Careras hopes to deliver a strong performance similar to what he showed against Barcelona when he was a player for Benfica last season, while young Argentine Franco Mastantuno, who is 18 years old, will try to handle the pressure of the match with confidence, after having faced three strong encounters against Boca Juniors in the Argentine Clasico.
The young striker Gonzalo Garcia may also get a chance to participate in the match, after being recently promoted to the first team by coach Xabi Alonso.
The Clasico will have a special significance for these new players, as such major confrontations can leave their mark on their football careers, given their media and sporting importance on a global scale.
The newspaper clarified that the English star Marcus Rashford will be the most prominent new face in the Clasico from Barcelona's side, as he has extensive experience in major matches with Manchester United, especially against Liverpool in the English Premier League. He is expected to start, with the possibility of alternating between the center forward position and the left wing.
The newspaper also pointed out that the young duo Mark Bernal and Rony Bardji may also have the opportunity to participate, as Bernal missed the match against Real Madrid last season due to a severe knee injury, while Bardji has become one of the promising elements that coach Hans Flick relies on as an alternative attacking option.
On the other hand, Barcelona's lineup may include several academy players such as Drew, Joffre, Toni Fernandez, Juan Hernandez, and Xavi Espert, in addition to goalkeepers Diego Koshin and Eider Alir, in light of the absence of first-choice goalkeeper Juan Garcia due to a knee injury.
As for Real Madrid, the newspaper confirmed that defender Dean Housen and Englishman Alexander Arnold have recovered from injury, with greater chances for the Spanish defender to participate, especially as the team relies on Valverde in the right-back position while waiting for Dani Carvajal's return.
On the left side, Alvaro Careras hopes to deliver a strong performance similar to what he showed against Barcelona when he was a player for Benfica last season, while young Argentine Franco Mastantuno, who is 18 years old, will try to handle the pressure of the match with confidence, after having faced three strong encounters against Boca Juniors in the Argentine Clasico.
The young striker Gonzalo Garcia may also get a chance to participate in the match, after being recently promoted to the first team by coach Xabi Alonso.
The Clasico will have a special significance for these new players, as such major confrontations can leave their mark on their football careers, given their media and sporting importance on a global scale.