Mbappe, Trent & more - Real Madrid injury news ahead of Alaves LaLiga clash

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Published at :December 12, 2025 at 11:28 PM

Modified at :December 12, 2025 at 11:28 PM

(Courtesy : LaLiga Content Hub)

Los Blancos are dealing with an injury crisis.

For Sunday’s LaLiga match against Alavés, Real Madrid may have up to 12 absences. Xabi Alonso is still worried about Kylian Mbappé’s injury, although the forward resumed training on Friday.

After experiencing knee pain during last Sunday’s game against Celta at the Bernabéu, Mbappé missed Wednesday’s Champions League loss to Manchester City. Furthermore, he has a fractured finger.

Kylian Mbappe in contention to face Alaves

Kylian Mbappe Real Madrid — (Courtesy: LaLiga Content Hub)

Mbappé is not entirely ruled out, but it appears doubtful that he will play against Alavés, according to ESPN. The forward from France hasn’t been practising with the team lately.

ESPN has further reported that, if his knee gets better, he may be able to be on the squad to face Alaves, which will be the most crucial match for Alonso’s future at the club.

Other injury updates

Due to injuries, Madrid will be missing Trent Alexander-Arnold, Dani Carvajal, David Alaba, Ferland Mendy, and Éder Militão this weekend. Additionally, Álvaro Carreras and Fran García are suspended.

Alonso will therefore be unable to field any full-backs from the first squad at Vitoria, and it is anticipated that local teenager Víctor Valdepeñas would be called up.

Dean Huijsen, Antonio Rüdiger, Eduardo Camavinga, and Fede Valverde are also unlikely to play against Alavés.

For Xabi Alonso, who is facing heat at Real Madrid as his team lags Barcelona by four points in LaLiga, Sunday might be crucial. In their last five league games, Madrid have only won once.

His future at the club is at stake as Real have been underwhelming. A defeat on Sunday could be the final nail in the coffin for Alonso.

How many players are injured for Madrid?

Up to 12 players are injured for them.

Will Kylian Mbappe play against Alaves?

He could play after being on the squad in the clash against Man City.

Where do Madrid stand in the table?

They are second in the LaLiga table.

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Rajarshi Shukla

After earning a bachelor's degree in mass media, Rajarshi began his career as a sports writer in 2019, driven by his passion for sports journalism. He has been working in the field for over six years. A devoted fan of Lionel Messi and Barcelona, Rajarshi has been involved in sports since childhood. Before turning his focus to journalism, he even represented his college at the state level. Along with covering football, he enjoys playing the game, watching movies, and experimenting with new recipes in his spare time, as cooking is one of his favorite hobbies.