Official: Real Madrid squad list for Espanyol clash
Official: Real Madrid squad list for Espanyol clash Real Madrid head into a crucial La Liga clash against Espanyol with a heavily depleted squad, as the club confirmed a long list of absentees ahead of the match. For Real Madrid, this is far from an ideal situation, especially with pride and momentum on the line in the final stretch of the season. The biggest talking point is the number of players missing.
As many as seven first-team members are unavailable, including Thibaut Courtois, Dani Carvajal, Eder Militao, Arda Guler, Dani Ceballos, Rodrygo, and Kylian Mbappe. That is a significant portion of the squad, forcing the coaching staff to rethink their approach. Missing players across defence, midfield, and attack means there is no single area unaffected.
In goal, the responsibility is expected to fall on Andriy Lunin, who is joined in the squad by Fran Gonzalez and Sergio Mestre. The defensive line still offers experience, with names like David Alaba, Antonio Rudiger, and Ferland Mendy included. They are joined by Fran Garcia and promising options such as Dean Huijsen and David Jimenez.
There is also attention on Trent Alexander-Arnold and Alvaro Carreras, both of whom could play key roles depending on the system used . Despite the absences, the midfield still looks strong. Jude Bellingham, Eduardo Camavinga, Federico Valverde, and Aurelien Tchouameni provide a solid core.
They are supported by Thiago Pitarch Cesar Palacios, giving the team enough depth to control the game, at least on paper. Up front, the absence of Mbappe and Rodrygo changes everything. The responsibility will now fall on Vinicius Jr.