Vinícius Jr. to Lead Real Madrid in El Clásico

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Vinícius Jr. will captain Real Madrid in the upcoming El Clásico, with Dani Carvajal and Fede Valverde sidelined due to injuries. Valverde is expected to be out for 10 to 14 days following a cranioencephalic trauma.

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Vinícius Jr. will captain Real Madrid in El Clásico
Fede Valverde is out with cranioencephalic trauma
Dani Carvajal is sidelined due to injury
Vinícius first captained Real Madrid in February 2025
Real Madrid is undergoing a disciplinary process regarding Valverde and Tchouameni

Aurelien TchouameniVinícius Jr.Fede ValverdeDani Carvajal

Vinicius Junior left winger of Real Madrid and Brazil puts on the captain's armband during the LaLiga EA Sports match between CA Osasuna and Real Madrid CF at Estadio El Sadar on February 21, 2026 in Pamplona, Spain. (Photo by Jose Breton/Pics Action/NurPhoto via Getty Images) | NurPhoto via Getty Images Vinícius Jr. will be Real Madrid’s captain in El Clásico, barring any last-minute fitness issues. Dani Carvajal and Fede Valverde are both out of the game. Carvajal is recovering from an injury, and Fede Valverde is ruled out after a physical altercation with Aurelien Tchouameni on Thursday. “After the tests carried out today on our player Fede Valverde by the Real Madrid Medical Services, he has been diagnosed with a cranioencephalic trauma. Valverde is at home in good condition and will need to rest for 10 to 14 days, as indicated by medical protocols for this diagnosis,” the club has announced in a brief medical report. Additionally, Real Madrid have announced that a disciplinary process regarding Valverde and Tchouameni is also underway. On 26 February 2025, Vinícius captained Real Madrid for the first time in his career, leading the side to a 1–0 win over in the Copa del Rey semi-final first leg.

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Why is Fede Valverde not playing in El Clásico?

Fede Valverde is sidelined due to a cranioencephalic trauma sustained during a physical altercation, requiring 10 to 14 days of rest.

When did Vinícius Jr. first captain Real Madrid?

Vinícius Jr. first captained Real Madrid on February 26, 2025, leading the team to a 1–0 victory over Real Sociedad.

What happened to Dani Carvajal before El Clásico?

Dani Carvajal is out of the El Clásico due to an injury he is currently recovering from.

Vinícius Jr. to Lead Real Madrid in El Clásico

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