Real Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde go undergo assessment on Monday after he pick injury during Sunday Spanish Super Cup final against Barcelona. The Uruguay international comot in the 68th minute after feeling discomfort for him right knee, as Los Blancos lose 3-2.
Valverde go do medical checks on Monday, and the 27-year-old fit now face small spell for the sidelines. Antonio Rudiger no fit play the final due to injury from Atletico Madrid semi-final, while Ferland Mendy still get setback before El Clasico.
Dani Carvajal don return to the squad, but Trent Alexander-Arnold and Eder Militao never available, making this period of the season very crucial for Real Madrid.
Match Recap
Real Madrid twice come from behind to equalise at 2-2, but Raphinha second goal for 73rd minute give Barcelona the 3-2 victory and the Spanish Super Cup trophy.
“We get chances. Injuries dey affect us. Fede substitution because of injury. Huijsen don make huge effort and reach as far as e fit,” coach Alonso talk after the game. “No be physical condition, na injuries dey affect our minutes distribution and stability. Some players dey make serious effort, and e dey show.”
Kylian Mbappe enter as second-half substitute after recovering from knee injury. Alonso explain, “He suppose come before we concede 3-2. Only 15–20 minutes dey left. With am, we want create threat, play between lines or space. He no ready to start full match, better make impact as substitute.”
Next for Real Madrid
Los Blancos still dey chase glory for La Liga, Champions League and Copa del Rey in the last months of 2025–26 season. Dem go aim to bounce back from Spanish Super Cup defeat when dem face Albacete for Copa del Rey on Wednesday night.
