Injury Updates and Team News Ahead of Real Madrid vs. Betis

Real Madrid resumes competition with the injury list once again in focus. This time, Huijsen is a doubt until the last moment due to discomfort that prevented him from participating in the final training session before the match against Betis. Should he fail to recover in time, the central defender will join a list of absentees that includes Mbappé, along with Militao, Trent, and Brahim. Another uncertainty is Carvajal, who is awaiting competitive clearance after training normally in the last two sessions.

Regarding Mbappé’s injury, Xabi hinted at the possibility of his presence in the Supercopa de España, stating, “We will push the deadlines. It’s very much about sensations, and we will do everything possible to have him back as soon as we can.”

Betis will arrive at the Bernabéu with only one injury-related absence, alongside three players missing due to the Africa Cup of Nations. Isco Alarcón, who underwent arthroscopic surgery on Monday to address ankle issues stemming from a significant blow he received from Amrabat in early December, will miss the visit to his former home. The Moroccan is also absent, as are his compatriot Abde and Congolese player Bakambu, all of whom are participating in the Africa Cup of Nations with their national teams.

The rest of the Betis squad is included in the lineup, featuring Brazilian Antony, who missed the early training sessions of the week due to muscular fatigue, along with his teammates Diego Llorente and Junior Firpo, both of whom have returned to full training after overcoming prior muscular issues. Consequently, the Betis delegation comprises 22 players, including two squad members from the reserve team.

Possible starting XI for Real Madrid: Courtois; Valverde, Rüdiger, Asencio, Carreras; Tchouaméni, Camavinga, Güler; Bellingham, Rodrygo, and Vinicius.

Possible starting XI for Betis: Valles; Bellerín, Bartra, Natan, Valentín; Deossa, Marc Roca; Ruibal, Fornals, Antony; Cucho.