Real Madrid is facing some significant challenges ahead of Wednesday’s highly anticipated Champions League clash against Manchester City.
Defender Alvaro Carreras is confirmed to miss the match, and their star striker, Kylian Mbappe, was notably absent from Monday’s training session with his teammates as he continues to recover from a knee sprain.
It’s widely anticipated that Madrid’s leading goalscorer, Mbappe, will not be able to play at the Santiago Bernabeu against Pep Guardiola’s formidable side. This is due to a persistent knee issue that has been bothering him since last December.
In an official statement released on Monday, Madrid confirmed that Carreras “has been diagnosed with a muscle injury in the calf of his right leg.” The club did not provide a specific timeline for his return.
Los Blancos are grappling with numerous absences as they prepare to face Manchester City. Key players such as Jude Bellingham, Eder Militao, Rodrygo Goes, Dani Ceballos, and David Alaba are all currently on the mend from various injuries.
The most pressing concern for Madrid remains Mbappe’s probable absence. There is no clear indication of when the France captain will be back in action, although Spanish media outlets suggest he is aiming to return for the second leg of the tie next week.
Mbappe has already sat out Madrid’s last three matches and recently traveled to Paris to undergo tests and receive treatment for his knee condition.
