Varane set to miss Clasico with calf injury Barcelona vs Real Madrid Missed training on Thursday

Something of a defensive crisis is unfolding at Real Madrid after Raphael Varane sat out the team's training on Thursday with an injury that will likely keep him out of El Clasico.

A calf problem has persisted since the Champions League clash against Bayern Munich and the Frenchman worked alone ahead of the game.

Zinedine Zidane prefers not to risk his players unless he absolutely has to and Isco is another doubt for Sunday's trip, the midfielder also training away from the squad due to a shoulder injury.

The only other issue for Los Blancos is Dani Carvajal, the right-back considered definitely unavailable for El Clasico, which kicks off on Sunday at 20:45 CET.