Real Madrid faces a challenging match against Bayern Munich in the Champions League after a 2-1 loss in the first leg. The team is struggling with injuries and is nine points behind Barcelona in La Liga.
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Real Madrid have a mountain to climb as they look to overturn an aggregate deficit in the second leg of their Champions League quarterfinal on the road at high-flying Bayern Munich.
Los Blancos suffered a 2-1 home defeat last week in the first leg, which has placed further scrutiny on head coach Alvaro Arbeloa and left supporters in mutinous mood.
To make matters worse, Madrid have fallen nine points behind Barcelona in the La Liga title race having failed to win either of their last two domestic matches, so their form coming into this match is poor.
The task here is exceedingly difficult, as Bayern Munich are one of the most successful attacking sides in the world at the moment, having broken the Bundesliga single-season goal scoring record with seven matches still to go in the season.
The Sporting News brings you the rest of Real Madrid's injury list, as well as a look at their latest team news and a preview of how they could line up in their next game.
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Below is the latest injury picture for Real Madrid, including estimated return dates for those who are sidelined.
Just prior to the victory over Atletico Madrid, it was confirmed that standout goalkeeper Courtois would miss significant time due to an injury to his right leg. The return timeline was expected to be four to six weeks, with Fabrizio Romano reporting it would be a "miracle" if he were to return for the second leg against Bayern Munich in the Champions League quarterfinals.
In all likelihood, he will miss most of April and hope for a return either late in the month or early in May.
Defender Raul Asencio was not included in the Real Madrid squad for the second leg against Bayern Munich, with reports claiming he has gastroenteritis. He should return soon but will not be available for this Champions League match.
Midfielder Ceballos is estimated to be facing two months out with a calf injury sustained in the loss to Osasuna at El Sadar on February 21. Madrid's league game with Alaves on April 22 would seem a realistic return date unless Ceballos' recovery progresses more quickly.
Rodrygo has suffered a rupture of his anterior cruciate ligament and a rupture of the lateral meniscus in his right leg. This significant setback means the Brazil forward will miss the 2026 World Cup and he is likely to be sidelined for at least six months, possibly longer.
In addition to the players missing due to injury, Real Madrid are also without Aurelien Tchouameni who is suspended for yellow card accumulation, having picked up his third booking of the Champions League tournament in the first leg.
Formation: 4-4-2
Lunin (GK)
Alexander-Arnold, Rudiger, Huijsen, F. Garcia
Valverde, Pitarch, Bellingham, Guler
Mbappe, Vinicius Jr.
Real Madrid's injury list includes several key players, but specific names and details were not provided in the article.
The next match between Real Madrid and Bayern Munich is the second leg of their Champions League quarterfinal, but the exact date was not mentioned.
Real Madrid lost the first leg 2-1 at home against Bayern Munich.
Real Madrid is currently nine points behind Barcelona in the La Liga title race.
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