Militao, Carvajal, Trent, Rudiger, Mendy latest: Real Madrid

Sports Mole takes a look at Real Madrid’s injury and suspension situation ahead of their La Liga contest with Villarreal.

Real Madrid will be bidding to return to winning ways in La Liga when they host Villarreal on Saturday.

Los Blancos suffered a 5-2 defeat to Atletico Madrid in Spain’s top flight last weekend, and they currently sit second in the La Liga table, one point behind leaders Barcelona.

Xabi Alonso’s side will enter this match off the back of a win, though, beating Kairat 5-0 in the league phase of the Champions League on Tuesday night.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up Real Madrid’s injury and suspension news ahead of their fixture with Villarreal, who sit third in the La Liga table, two points behind their opponents here.

Status: Out

Type of injury: Thigh

Possible return date: Unknown

Mendy’s 2024-25 campaign ended when he suffered a rupture in his right thigh against Barcelona in the Copa del Rey final, and the France international remains unavailable for selection.

Status: Out

Type of injury: Hamstring

Possible return date: Unknown

Real Madrid defender Alexander-Arnold suffered a hamstring injury during the early stages of the Champions League clash with Marseille on September 16, and he will be out for at least another month.

Status: Out

Type of injury: Muscle

Possible return date: Unknown

Real Madrid will be without the services of Carvajal for the next month due to the muscular injury that he picked up in the defeat to Atletico in the Madrid derby.

Status: Minor doubt

Type of injury: Ankle

Possible return date: October 4 (vs. Villarreal)

Militao picked up a minor ankle injury against Atletico and then missed out against Kairat, but the centre-back could be back in the squad for the league contest with Villarreal.

Status: Out

Type of injury: Muscle

Possible return date: Unknown

Real Madrid will be without the services of central defender Rudiger for approximately the next three months due to a muscular problem that he suffered during the September international break.