In the 26th round of La Liga this weekend, Real Madrid hosts Sevilla. On February 24, the "As" newspaper pointed out that Ancelotti's Real Madrid suffered a large number of injuries and suspensions, and there were only 16 players left in the first team. Against Sevilla, Real Madrid's starting XI has been finalized: Rudiger is back from injury, which means that Tchouameni will not have to play a cameo role in central defence.
"As" newspaper introduced Real Madrid's training and injury situation on the 24th:
Thibaut Courtois, Militão and Alaba, three players with serious injuries (torn cruciate ligaments), have been part of the team's training since this week. However, it will be some time before the three return. Militão has started jogging and training with the ball, and is expected to return in March; Alaba, who has started his daily training routine, will not play this season.
Bellingham, who sprained his left foot, has been out for two weeks and missed the game against Sevilla. Optimistically, Bellingham will return in early March. In addition, center forward Joselu is expected to be out for three weeks due to edema of his right ankle and will not be able to return to the court until mid-March.
In addition to injuries, Real Madrid also have suspended players:
In Real Madrid's 1-1 draw with Rayo Vallecano, substitute Carvajal was sent off for two yellow cards in three minutes and missed the La Liga game against Sevilla. Camavinga has accumulated 5 yellow cards and is automatically suspended for 1 game.
Five injured and two suspended, meaning there are only 16 players available for Real Madrid's first team. The good news is that Toni Rudiger is back from injury. After a three-week hiatus on 1 February, Rudiger returned with a muscle injury in his lateral left thigh and Tchouameni was finally free from a cameo role at centre-back.
According to the newspaper As, Real Madrid's starting 11 have been finalized: Lunin guards the gate, Vazquez, Rudiger, Nacho and Mendy form a defensive line; Valverde, Tchouameni and Kroos in midfield; Rodrigo, Brahim Díaz and Vinicius played in the trident. On the bench were Kepa, Fran Garcia, Luka Modric, Ceballos and Güller.
Hundreds of spectators