Good news for Ancelotti, but not entirely. On one hand, Jude Bellingham, who raised concerns yesterday due to physical discomfort, trained with the Real Madrid squad today without issues. He is likely ready for tomorrow’s match against Celta and has been included in the squad. On the other hand, Rodrygo was not included in the squad, and it is unclear whether this decision was due to rest or an injury.

This week at Real Madrid, with no midweek game, was unusual. The break was used for recovery and specialized training sessions. Kylian Mbappé and Vinícius Júnior also worked in the gym during the week.

Under these circumstances, Ancelotti can rely on Vinícius and Mbappé for this crucial match, which is vital for closing the gap with Barcelona in La Liga and keeping title hopes alive.

Real Madrid’s Injury Crisis
Without any last-minute surprises, Ancelotti faces around six absentees (in addition to Rodrygo’s sudden exclusion) for tomorrow’s match against Celta. Real Madrid’s defense is in crisis due to injuries to Dani Carvajal, Éder Militão, David Alaba, Aurélien Tchouaméni, and Ferland Mendy. Ancelotti has had to call up academy players from Castilla, including Jacobo, Lorenzo, Yusi, and Andrés.