Whistled Thursday for his return to the field after three weeks of absence for a hamstring injury, French Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappé directly criticized the decision of his coach Alvaro Arbeloa to leave him on the bench against Oviedo when he was ready to play.

Barcelona will have the opportunity to secure a Spanish championship title in Sunday's Clasico against Real Madrid, who enter the match amid internal tensions and recent sanctions. Pre-match remarks from Alvaro Arbeloa and coach Hansi Flick are shaping expectations for the anticipated rivalry.