This article contains adult content that may be inappropriate for minors. Please confirm that you are 18 years or older to continue. This article contains images or details that some readers may find disturbing. Reader discretion is advised. Dean Huijsen is out of the picture for Real Madrid for the match this Wednesday against Benfica, related to the second leg of the UEFA Champions League playoff. The player has a right soleus muscle injury and did not participate in Tuesday's training session, the last one before the game. He will be unavailable against the Reds this Wednesday at 8 PM, just as he was against Osasuna, but he may return for the next match against Getafe. Huijsen was at the center of controversy earlier this week due to the reposting on his Instagram account of comments deemed offensive to Asian citizens by alluding to the shape of Asian people's eyes. Along with him, there will be five absences: Militão, Bellingham, Ceballos, and Rodrygo. The latter is suspended. Fede Valverde also participated in training, as he did on Monday, at least during the 15 minutes open to the media at Real Madrid's Sports City. The Uruguayan has been complaining about one of his knees, but given the importance of the match, he will be available for coach Álvaro Arbeloa. In light of so many absences, the coach called up two young players from the academy: Cestero, Manuel Ángel, and Thiago Pitarch.
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