Real Madrid injury update ahead of Osasuna visit

Real Madrid manager Alvaro Arbeloa faces a defensive reshuffle at El Sadar as youth product Raul Asencio steps in for the injured Dean Huijsen.

​Real Madrid travel to Osasuna today aiming to solidify their La Liga lead despite a mounting injury list.

With Dean Huijsen joining long-term absentees Jude Bellingham and Eder Militao on the sidelines, Raul Asencio is set to partner Antonio Rudiger in defense.

Trent Alexander-Arnold and Alvaro Carreras will provide width in a 4-3-1-2 system, while Arda Guler continues in the creative role.

​Manager Alvaro Arbeloa addressed the absence of key figures, particularly Bellingham, in his pre-match briefing.

“If I could give an arm for him to be healthy and available tomorrow, I would do it without thinking for a single second,” Arbeloa stated.

Despite the personnel challenges, the coach remains confident, noting that his team has “grown significantly in recent weeks” as they face a “very challenging visit.”