Mbappé and Carvajal Return to Real Madrid Squad for Match Against Oviedo. Real Madrid has announced its squad for the match against Oviedo: Mbappé and Carvajal are ready to play after injuries. Rodrygo is sidelined until 2027. The squad includes six academy players.
Ahead of the home match against Oviedo, Real Madrid has published an extended squad list: Mbappé and Carvajal, who missed the previous game against Barcelona due to injuries, have returned. The French striker, who has been sidelined for almost three weeks and was doubtful until the last moment due to pain, is now ready to play at the Santiago Bernabéu. Carvajal has also recovered and could return to the starting lineup.
The match against Oviedo will take place against the backdrop of serious personnel problems. Rodrygo Goes, who suffered a severe knee injury in March, will not be able to help the team until the start of 2027: the Brazilian has a ruptured cruciate ligament and meniscus damage, has already undergone surgery, and is undergoing a lengthy rehabilitation. The club notes that the player receives support from his loved ones and staff.
Due to the large number of injuries, the coaching staff has once again turned to the reserves: six players from Castilla have been included in the squad—Fran González, Sergio Mestre, Thiago Pitarch, Joan Martínez, Palacios, and Yáñez. This decision is due to the need to make up for losses in the main team.
According to AS, despite his recovery, Carvajal has not been included in the extended squad of the Spanish national team for the World Cup. Nevertheless, he is ready to play against Oviedo, and the decision on his place in the starting lineup will be made by Arbeloa.
Mbappé remains at risk of suspension: one more yellow card will deprive him of the right to play in the next round against Sevilla. Meanwhile, Valverde continues to recover from a head injury and will not be able to participate in the match, while Tchouameni and Camavinga are expected to start.
Real Madrid approaches the match following a defeat by Barcelona, who have already secured the championship title. For Madrid, the game against Oviedo is an opportunity to redeem themselves in front of their fans. The visitors, having already lost their chances to stay in the league, are also facing personnel difficulties.
The atmosphere in Madrid remains tense: the return of key players should strengthen the team, but the final decision on Mbappé will be made only before kick-off — everything depends on his condition. Changes are possible in defense: Asencio could be included among the defenders.
In recent weeks, interest in Spanish football remains high: demand for tickets and attention to key matches are rising, as was seen recently at the AFC Champions League semi-final in Dubai, where tickets disappeared within hours — details about the record hype surrounding the Al-Nassr and Al-Ahli match.
For reference: The Santiago Bernabéu holds more than 80,000 spectators and is considered one of the most modern venues in Europe. In the 2025/26 season, Real Madrid already faced a record number of injuries among key players, forcing the club to use more youth players. In recent years, the club has regularly renewed its medical staff and invested in rehabilitation technologies to minimize such risks in the future.
