Real Madrid injury news: Players out, potential return dates, predicted lineup for Atletico Madrid Spanish Super Cup clash

Los Blancos defeated Real Betis 5-1 in LaLiga.

When Real Madrid play rivals Atletico Madrid in the competition’s semi-finals on Thursday, they will be vying for a position in the Spanish Super Cup final.

Los Blancos, who defeated Real Betis 5-1 in LaLiga on Sunday, will go into the game on a strong note. The club have started the new year with a win despite the absence of many key stars. They will hope to carry a similar performance when they face Atletico.

Before Real Madrid’s match against Atletico, who drew 1-1 with Real Sociedad in their previous match, we examine the injury and suspension news.

Real Madrid injury news update

Kylian Mbappe

• Status: Major doubt
• Type of injury: Knee
• Possible return date: January 8 (vs. Atletico)

Due to a knee injury, Kylian Mbappe was unable to play against Real Betis. But he might be able to play against Atletico.

Trent Alexander-Arnold

• Status: Out
• Type of injury: Thigh
• Possible return date: February 8 (vs. Valencia)

Trent Alexander-Arnold, an England international, is expected to be out until the beginning of February after suffering a thigh injury against Athletic Bilbao in early December.

Eder Militao

• Status: Out
• Type of injury: Hamstring
• Possible return date: Unknown

Due to a serious hamstring injury, Militao will likely be out for the next three to four months

Dean Huijsen

• Status: Minor doubt
• Type of injury: Overload
• Possible return date: January 8 (vs. Atletico)

Due to physical fatigue, Huijsen was not utilised against Real Betis. However, the centre-back is expected to return for the match versus Atletico.

Brahim Diaz

• Status: Out
• Reason: AFCON
• Possible return date: Unknown

As he is representing Morocco at the Africa Cup of Nations 2025, Diaz remains unavailable for Los Blancos.

Predicted lineup

Real Madrid (4-2-3-1): Courtois (GK); Valverde, Asencio, Rüdiger, Carreras; Camavinga, Tchouaméni; Rodrygo, Bellingham, Vinícius Jr., Mbappé

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