Real Madrid have returned from the international break refreshed and reinvigorated as they push for a strong finish to the campaign with a road visit to sunny Mallorca on Saturday.
Alvaro Arbeloa's side entered the March international window with a morale-boosting victory over Atletico Madrid, keeping them within arm's reach of Barcelona at the top of the La Liga table.
Domestically, Los Blancos sit four points back of Barcelona in the top flight standings, leaving them no more room for error.
They are also eyeing a very challenging Champions League quarterfinal matchup with Bayern Munich on the horizon.
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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Real Madrid injury list
Below is the latest injury picture for Real Madrid, including estimated return dates for those who are sidelined.
Thibaut Courtois
Injury: Quad
Expected return date: April 22 (vs. Alaves)
Just prior to the victory over Atletico Madrid, it was confirmed that standout goalkeeper Thibaut 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.
Ferland Mendy
Injury: Hamstring
Expected return date: April 4 (vs. Mallorca)
Mendy started the first leg win over Manchester City but was later diagnosed with an injury in the biceps femoris of his right leg. This weekend's derby against Atletico Madrid felt like his most realistic target, but he failed to return in that match, leaving him out through the international break. It doesn't help that Fran Garcia has been strong at left-back in Mendy's absence.
Eder Militao
Injury: Hamstring
Expected return date: April 4 (vs. Mallorca)
Militao, who had been fantastic since returning from his lengthy absences for multiple ACL tears, has been sideliend since suffering a hamstring injury in the defeat to Celta Vigo last December. Madrid are understandably being careful over his return, and although he returned to partial training beginning March 13, he will probably be held back until after the international break.
Dani Ceballos
Injury: Calf
Expected return date: April 22 (vs. Alaves)
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
Injury: ACL
Expected return date: September
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.
Franco Mastantuono
Injury: Pubalgia
Expected return date: —
In late 2025, teenage midfielder Mastantuono was struck down by the same ailment that has hindered Barcelona star Lamine Yamal. Similar to what is known as a "sports hernia," the injury is one that has to be managed.
While Mastantuono is back to game fitness for Real Madrid, it is still notable to include him on the injury list as it could flare up at any time, and his minutes will likely need to be watched much more carefully than they had been at the start of the season after newly joining the team. He will miss the Celta game through suspension after he was sent off against Getafe.
Real Madrid predicted lineup vs. Mallorca
In addition to those injured for this game, captain Federico Valverde is suspended for the match against Mallorca after being sent off in the 77th minute of the win over Atletico Madrid.
Formation: 4-4-2
Lunin (GK)
Alexander-Arnold, Rudiger, Huijsen, F. Garcia
Guler, Tchouameni, Thiago Pitarch, Camavinga
B. Diaz, Vinicius Jr.
Real Madrid fixture schedule: Next five games
Mallorca vs. Real Madrid | La Liga | Saturday, April 4
Real Madrid vs. Bayern Munich | Champions League quarterfinals, first leg | Tuesday, April 7
Real Madrid vs. Girona | La Liga | Sunday, April 12
Bayern Munich vs. Real Madrid | Champions League quarterfinals, second leg | Wednesday, April 15
Real Madrid vs. Alaves | La Liga | Wednesday, April 22