Los Blancos secured a dramatic 2-1 away victory over Espanyol in the first game of Jose Mourinho’s second spell in charge.
Summer addition Carlos Espi struck in the 90th minute to snatch all three points with his first goal in a Real Madrid shirt.
Here, Buzz rounds up Real Madrid’s injury and suspension news ahead of the club’s first home game of the season against Real Sociedad, who started the campaign with a narrow 1-0 defeat against Real Betis.
Endrick
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Status: Major doubt
Type of injury: Muscle
Possible return date: August 26 (vs. Real Sociedad)
Endrick, who spent the second half of last season on loan at Lyon, was forced to miss Real Madrid’s hard-fought win over Espanyol with a minor muscle problem.
The Brazilian is now looking to prove his fitness in time to make the bench for Wednesday’s fixture.
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Status: Minor doubt
Type of injury: Muscle
Possible return date: August 26 (vs. Real Sociedad)
Tchouameni was not risked for Saturday’s win despite returning to group training following a muscular problem.
Barring any setbacks, the Frenchman should come into the matchday squad for the tricky meeting with Real Sociedad.
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Status: Out
Type of injury: Knee
Possible return date: Unknown
Rodrygo is continuing to work on his rehabilitation from a serious knee injury he sustained in March. The Brazilian is unlikely to return to action until 2027.
Raul Asencio
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Status: Out
Type of injury: Muscle
Possible return date: Unknown
Asencio sustained a muscle injury at the end of July. The initial timeframe for his recovery was estimated at six weeks, meaning he will be out of action until September.
You Militao
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Status: Out
Type of injury: Hamstring
Possible return date: Unknown
Militao is working his way back from a hamstring issue that has kept him sidelined since April. The centre-back is aiming to make his long-awaited return after the international break.
Ferland Mendy
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Status: Out
Type of injury: Thigh
Possible return date: Unknown
There is no definitive recovery timeline for Mendy, who has been sidelined since May with a serious thigh injury.
REAL MADRID’S SUSPENSION LIST
Real Madrid have no players suspended for their first home game of the season.