Real Madrid under Álvaro Arbeloa breathes a sigh of relief after the latest training session in Valdebebas.

The list of injuries and absences is starting to clear up at a critical moment in the season, confirming that Brahim Díaz and Raúl Asencio are now fully available to be included in the squad against Villarreal.

The most anticipated news has been the return of Rodrygo Goes. The Brazilian has trained with the group at the same pace as his teammates, giving him a good chance of being included in the plans of the Madrid coach. 

The defense, almost depleted

However, not everything is smiles in the medical report. The Merengue team arrives at the match with a defense at its bare minimum: Trent Alexander-Arnold, Éder Militão, Ferland Mendy, and Antonio Rüdiger will be out due to injury. 

Adding to these injuries is the absence of Aurélien Tchouaméni, who will be serving a suspension. 

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