REAL MADRID’S CONFIDENCE SOARS WITH KEY INJURY BOOST PRE-JUVENTUS
Trent Alexander-Arnold could make his return from a hamstring injury for Real Madrid against Juventus in the Champions League. The defender has been sidelined since mid-September.
Trent Alexander-Arnold may return to Real Madrid's team for their Champions League matchup against Juventus at the Bernabeu on Wednesday.
Trent Alexander-Arnold may return to Real Madrid's team for their Champions League matchup against Juventus at the Bernabeu on Wednesday.
Due to a hamstring injury he suffered in mid-September, the England international has missed Real Madrid's last six games in all competitions.
Although there were concerns at the time that he would miss up to two months of action, the former Liverpool right-back has recovered very well.
The possibility that Alexander-Arnold could play against Juventus was bolstered by his ability to participate in the opening portion of Real Madrid's training session on Monday.
Journalist Carlos Rodriguez claims that there is a good probability the summer arrival will play a few minutes against Juventus to start this weekend's La Liga match versus Barcelona.
Juventus vs. Real Madrid: Alexander-Arnold might make a comeback in the Champions League match.
Despite arriving before the 2025 Club World Cup, Alexander-Arnold has made 10 appearances for Real Madrid and contributed two assists. However, five of those games occurred during the competition.
Although the defender has made four appearances in La Liga this season and one in the Champions League, it is safe to conclude that the Englishman has not yet found his calling at Los Blancos.
Ferland Mendy, a Frenchman who has missed the first few months of the 2025–26 season due to a thigh issue, is also back in training with Real Madrid.
Antonio Rüdiger is still a long-term absence for Los Blancos, but Dani Carvajal and Dean Huijsen may return to the team for this weekend's La Liga match against Barcelona.
Who else is injured for Real Madrid right now?
David Alaba was substituted during the team's most recent league game, and Dani Ceballos was unable to play against Getafe on Sunday because of a muscle injury he suffered during the international break.
Due to a calf issue, Alaba did not train on Monday. It is generally anticipated that the Austrian will not play against Juventus, but Ceballos may return to the team.
Real Madrid's top goalie, Thibaut Courtois, is healthy for the match against Juventus despite taking a knock against Getafe. The Blancos are hoping to win three straight Champions League games this year.
WHY DID REAL MADRID CHOOSE TO KEEP ENDRICK DESPITE MASSIVE PREMIER LEAGUE INTEREST?
After a stellar loan at Lyon, Endrick will return to Real Madrid this summer alongside Jacobo Ramón to form a new youth core.
Real Madrid has zero plans to let Endrick leave this summer. That’s what we’re hearing, even with Arsenal and Chelsea knocking on their door. We’ve also got some updates on Jacobo Ramon’s future.
Endrick is finishing his loan at Lyon on a high note. He’s put up seven goals and seven assists in just 18 games, and people are excited about what he could do long-term.
The 19-year-old forward from Brazil wanted more game time after struggling for chances with Xabi Alonso in charge at Madrid, so he pushed for a loan. Now, with Alonso gone, Endrick’s focused on forcing his way into Brazil’s World Cup squad, and honestly, the way he’s been playing lately, he’s making a strong argument.
Big clubs are paying attention. Arsenal and Chelsea have both checked in recently to see if Madrid would be open to a deal for him this summer.
But Madrid’s answer? No chance. They’ve told both clubs straight up: Endrick’s coming back to the Bernabéu, and he’s in their first-team plans for next season.
Endrick’s on board with that, too. He wants to stay and fight for a spot, a real chance to prove himself as a regular in Madrid’s lineup.
Florentino Perez backs him all the way; he still believes Endrick is the best young talent out there. The club isn’t about to change its mind.
Endrick’s not the only Madrid youth getting attention from the Premier League. Arsenal and Chelsea have also been checking in about Jacobo Ramon, the young centre-back playing for Como in Italy right now.
Ramon’s been playing alongside Nico Paz under Cesc Fabregas and has done well. Even though he moved from Madrid to Como last summer, Madrid made sure to keep buy-back and sell-on clauses, so it’s almost like he’s still a Madrid player on loan.
Now, the plan is for Ramon to return to Madrid this summer with Endrick and Paz. The club’s looking to keep its young core together and build the future around them.
Lots of clubs are watching Ramon; more than six want to sign him. But honestly, Madrid’s stance is pretty clear: just like with Endrick, they aren’t budging.
So for Arsenal, Chelsea, and anyone else hoping to swoop in, the message is simple. Madrid is keeping their best young talents. They’re not letting them go.
HOW HECTOR BELLERIN’S 94TH-MINUTE STUNNER PUSHED REAL MADRID TO THE TITLE BRINK
Real Madrid's title hopes faded after a 1-1 draw with Real Betis. Discover the impact of Bellerin’s goal and Mbappe’s injury.
Real Madrid’s La Liga dreams took a big hit Friday night when Héctor Bellerín scored a 94th-minute equaliser, earning Real Betis a 1-1 draw. With that late goal, Madrid now sit eight points behind Barcelona, and if Barça win their next match, they could pull even further away with just a handful of games left.
Madrid actually started strong in Seville. Vinícius Jr took advantage of a goalkeeping mistake and put them ahead early in the 17th minute. After that, Madrid had control for large stretches, but it just didn’t translate into goals. Kylian Mbappé had one ruled out for offside, and Jude Bellingham, along with the rest of Madrid’s attack, missed some big chances. It all came back to haunt them when, in the dying seconds, Bellerín capitalised on the chaos at the back and smashed in the equaliser.
People are talking about Madrid’s defence and not in a good way. They’ve failed to keep a clean sheet for ten straight league games. The last time the backline struggled this much in a single season was way back in 2003-04, when Carlos Queiroz was in charge. This run has cost Madrid dearly, with dropped points piling up right when the title race is heating up.
This result marks Madrid’s fifth league draw this season, another missed chance that opens the door for Hansi Flick’s relentless Barcelona to run away with the title. With their Champions League hopes already gone, Madrid are now staring at what could be just their fifth season without a trophy this century. About the only bright spot? Mbappé made his 100th appearance for the club, becoming just the tenth Frenchman to reach that milestone for Madrid. Still, even that was undercut; he limped off with a suspected hamstring injury about ten minutes from the end.
Honestly, the title now looks like a lost cause. If Barcelona beat Getafe, they will go 11 points clear. Madrid has two tough away fixtures next: Espanyol, then Barcelona in a do-or-die El Clásico that could finish off their title hopes for good. With their form stalling and Barça flying, Madrid now need a minor miracle and a huge Barcelona slip-up to avoid ending this season empty-handed.
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