Key reinforcements for Ancelotti

Good news out of Valdebebas: Real Madrid has welcomed back David Alaba and Dani Ceballos ahead of their upcoming clash against Alavés in Matchday 31 of LaLiga. The Austrian defender rejoined group training after recovering from muscle discomfort, while the Spanish midfielder has completed his third straight session and is in line for playing time after nearly 45 days on the sidelines.

Head coach Carlo Ancelotti confirmed before Saturday’s session that Ceballos is ready to return. The Andalusian midfielder, who has been out since February 26 with a muscle injury in the semimembranosus and tendon of his left leg, could feature this weekend and may also help the team in their crucial Champions League quarterfinal second leg against Arsenal.

Madrid wraps up training with key absences

Saturday's training session marked the final preparation for the Real Madrid squad before traveling to Mendizorroza. The day’s work included warm-ups, rondos, small-sided matches, and shooting drills, all closely overseen by Ancelotti as he fine-tunes his lineup for a must-win match.

Despite the return of Alaba and Ceballos, the team remains without several key players: Andriy Lunin, Dani Carvajal, Éder Militão, and Ferland Mendy are all still unavailable due to injury, limiting the coach's defensive options during this demanding stretch of the season.

With the title race still alive in LaLiga and a Champions League comeback mission looming, the return of Alaba and Ceballos offers a timely boost. Both players could play vital roles in a squad determined to respond and fight on both domestic and European fronts.