Real Madrid faces Elche this Saturday at 9 p.m. with a squad full of absences, but also with hopes of being able to recover troops for Manchester City’s return next Tuesday.
The whites have published their squad list and it has several renowned absences, unexpected absences and many youth players present.
Ferland Mendy, Álvaro Carreras, Eder Militao and David Alaba will not be in defense due to injury. Raúl Asencio will not be there either, but right now the reason is unknown. Diego Aguado enters the list.
In the center of the field, Ceballos and Bellingham are the most notable casualties. Manuel Ángel, César Palacios and Thiago Pitarch remain on the roster.
And finally, up front the absence of Kylian Mbappé due to injury stands out, but also Rodrygo Goes due to injury and Franco Mastantuono due to suspension.
Will Arbeloa’s Real Madrid still achieve victory?
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