Real Madrid welcomes back two of its key stars ahead of a vital LaLiga EA Sports matchup against Real Betis. Kylian Mbappé and Thibaut Courtois, who missed the Copa del Rey clash against Real Sociedad, return to Carlo Ancelotti’s squad at a pivotal point in the season.

Squad Updates: Injuries, Suspensions, and Returns

Despite regaining Mbappé and Courtois, Real Madrid continues to deal with multiple absences due to injuries and suspensions.

Injured Players:

• Fede Valverde – Out for the third consecutive match due to muscular discomfort.
• Dani Ceballos – Recovering from a semimembranosus muscle injury affecting the tendon in his left leg.
• Jesús Vallejo – Sidelined with a hamstring injury in his left leg.
• Dani Carvajal & Éder Militão – Still in long-term recovery from serious knee injuries.

Suspended:

• Jude Bellingham – Serving the second and final match of his suspension following his red card against Osasuna.

Returning Players:

• Thibaut Courtois – Missed the last match as a precaution due to discomfort in his right leg.
• Kylian Mbappé – Back in action after dealing with pain caused by a wisdom tooth extraction.

Real Madrid’s Squad List vs. Real Betis

Goalkeepers:

Thibaut Courtois, Andriy Lunin, Fran González

Defenders:

David Alaba, Lucas Vázquez, Fran García, Antonio Rüdiger, Ferland Mendy, Raúl Asencio

Midfielders:

Eduardo Camavinga, Luka Modric, Aurelien Tchouameni, Arda Güler, Chema Andrés

Forwards:

Vinícius Junior, Kylian Mbappé, Rodrygo Goes, Endrick, Brahim Díaz

A Crucial Match in the LaLiga Title Race

With Real Betis struggling with six absences and fighting for European spots, Real Madrid will look to capitalize and secure three points to strengthen their title ambitions.

The return of Mbappé and Courtois provides a significant boost for Ancelotti, who must restructure his midfield in the absence of Bellingham and Valverde.

The clash at the Benito Villamarín could play a decisive role in Real Madrid’s championship pursuit.