A tough situation for Real Madrid, which faces a concerning clinical scenario just four days before the clash with Manchester City in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16. In addition to the six confirmed absences, notably Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappé, who will miss the first leg and are trying to recover in time for the second, the main uncertainty lies at left-back, with Álvaro Carreras' physical condition causing concern. The defender, formerly of Benfica, injured his left calf against Getafe, and despite initial optimism, the pain persists, leading him to miss Saturday's training on the pitch, limiting himself to gym work and physiotherapy. According to the newspaper As, his situation will be evaluated daily, and if he does not recover, Mendy is expected to take the starting position. Conversely, Camavinga has recovered from a dental infection and is available for Arbeloa. It is worth noting that besides Bellingham and Mbappé, Rodrygo (anterior cruciate ligament and external meniscus tear in the right knee), Militão (left hamstring tear), Alaba (calf injury), and Ceballos (right soleus tear) are also sidelined due to injury.
Carreras Worries Real Madrid remains central to this story.
Carreras Worries Real Madrid remains central to this story.
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