Real Madrid UEFA Youth Cup hero to be included in squad list for Alaves clash

Real Madrid UEFA Youth Cup hero to be included in squad list for Alaves clash

Real Madrid’s match against Deportivo Alaves will carry an extra storyline, as a new name is stepping into the spotlight.

Interestingly, it is the one name that the club already holds in very high regard – Javi Navarro.

According to AS, the young goalkeeper has been included in Alvaro Arbeloa’s squad and will be on the bench for the La Liga clash.

It is an unexpected opportunity, but one that feels earned rather than gifted.

A UEFA Youth League hero

As per the outlet, an injury to Fran Gonzalez has opened the door, while Thibaut Courtois remains unavailable.

That leaves the goalkeeping unit downsized, with Andriy Lunin, Sergio Mestre, and now Navarro stepping into the picture.

But this call-up is not just about filling numbers, it is about recognising form.

Navarro has just come off a remarkable UEFA Youth League campaign, one that has put him on the map within the club.

In the semi-final against Paris Saint-Germain, he produced a stunning display by saving three penalties.