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Clasico News: Pepe could miss clash due to injury

Real Madrid defender Pepe is a big doubt for El Clasico after fracturing two ribs in the 1-1 draw with Atletico Madrid on Saturday.

The defender, who scored Madrid’s opener, clashed heavily with team-mate Toni Kroos and was unable to continue, leaving the pitch after 67 minutes.

Madrid subsequently released a statement, confirming the injury with Madrid already set to be without Raphael Varane for the game due to a thigh problem.