Real Madrid Step Up Preparations as Internationals Return Ahead of Mallorca Clash

MADRID, SPAIN - MARCH 31: Trent Alexander-Arnold player of Real Madrid is training at Ciudad Real Madrid on March 31, 2026 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by David S. Bustamante/Real Madrid via Getty Images) | Real Madrid via Getty Images Real Madrid continued their preparations for this weekend’s La Liga clash against Mallorca with a second training session of the week at Valdebebas, as Álvaro Arbeloa gradually welcomes back players from the international break.

There was a notable boost for the squad, with Aurélien Tchouaméni, Eduardo Camavinga, and Kylian Mbappé all reintegrating into full team training after representing France. Their return comes at an important time, as Madrid begin a demanding stretch of fixtures that will define their season across multiple competitions. Not all returning internationals were on the same schedule, however.

Antonio Rüdiger, who featured for Germany as recently as Monday, remained indoors and trained in the gym. Meanwhile, Dean Huijsen, Brahim Díaz, and Gonzalo García—who had match action even more recently—were present at the training ground but limited to recovery and physiotherapy work. Arbeloa is still awaiting several key players.

Federico Valverde, David Alaba, Jude Bellingham, Arda Güler, Franco Mastantuono, and Vinicius Jr. have yet to return after international fixtures played in South America and the United States. On the pitch, the session followed a familiar rhythm.