Real Madrid head into their upcoming round of 16 first leg Champions League showdown with Manchester City facing several injury concerns that are causing concern in the Spanish capital.
A number of key players are currently dealing with fitness issues as Álvaro Arbeloa prepares his squad for Wednesday’s crucial European encounter against Pep Guardiola‘s side.
Here is the latest Real Madrid injury news and expected return dates.
Real Madrid injury list
Current players unavailable or doubtful for Real Madrid include:
- Jude Bellingham
- Kylian Mbappé
- Eduardo Camavinga
- Álvaro Carreras
Several other players are also managing minor fitness issues.
Jude Bellingham injury update
Jude Bellingham suffered a hamstring injury during Real Madrid’s victory over Rayo Vallecano on February 1.
Initial expectations suggested the midfielder could return after around a month, but the recovery process has taken longer than expected.
Reports now indicate that a total two-month absence is more realistic, meaning his availability for the upcoming Champions League fixture is ruled out.
Kylian Mbappé injury latest
Kylian Mbappé remains a major doubt for the match against Manchester City.
The striker recently returned to Real Madrid’s training centre after undergoing a specialised recovery programme in Paris.
However, according to Spanish outlet MARCA, Mbappé has not yet trained with the main squad, instead working individually with fitness coach Sébastien Devillaz.
The forward has been dealing with a sprain to the external ligament in his left knee, an issue that has troubled him intermittently since late 2025.
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His failure to return to return to full training on Tuesday, the eve of the match, all but confirms his absence from the Champions League clash .
Eduardo Camavinga’s unusual absence
Eduardo Camavinga has missed Real Madrid’s last two matches due to a dental issue, an unusual situation that has kept him sidelined for around ten days.
Although not a traditional football injury, the problem has prevented the midfielder from being available for selection.
His absence has raised eyebrows due to the length of time he has been unavailable, with head coach Álvaro Arbeloa hinting that he wasn’t happy with the Frenchman.
“I am very happy for those who wanted to come,” said Arbeloa about his squad that travelled for the match against Celta Vigo on Friday, which Los Blancos won 1-2 in injury time.
Álvaro Carreras injury
Álvaro Carreras has been ruled out after tests confirmed a calf muscle tear.
The defender initially continued training indoors after suffering a blow during a match against Getafe CF.
However, further examinations revealed a more serious issue, meaning he is expected to miss both legs of the Champions League tie against Manchester City.
Other Real Madrid fitness concerns
Some players have also been managing minor physical issues.
Raúl Asencio has continued playing despite dealing with a tibia issue and a shoulder problem, while Dani Carvajal will be in the squad despite recently being troubled with stomach discomfort.
Real Madrid are notorious for rising to any occasion in the Champions League, but the test against Pep Guardiola’s Man City is expected to be tougher than usual given the many injury worries Los Blancos have.
