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Official: Real Madrid squad list to face Girona
Real Madrid will be aiming for their fifth win in a row in all competitions when they take on Girona FC at Estadi Montilivi on Tuesday night.
Ahead of the game, Los Blancos have been dealt with some fitness problems as the likes of Karim Benzema and Eduardo Camavinga did not train due to minor knocks.
With manager Carlo Ancelotti releasing the squad list for the match, only Benzema is missing from the roster for the trip to Girona, with Camavinga being called up by the manager.
Apart from the French striker, defenders Ferland Mendy and David Alaba are also out with injuries and are only expected to return next month.
Meanwhile, Dani Ceballos is also out as he is suspended for the game due to an accumulation of yellow cards.
Rodrygo Goes is in the squad and is expected to feature tomorrow even though he is dealing with some illness today and missed training.
Intriguingly, though, Eden Hazard has also been axed from the squad by manager Ancelotti. It is claimed that he suffered a blow in training earlier today.
But there are call-ups for Castilla prospects like Mario Martin and Sergio Arribas.
📋✅ Our squad for the match 🆚 @GironaFC!#GironaRealMadrid pic.twitter.com/XE7vy8TYhR
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Carlos Espi reacts after scoring match-winning goal in Elche 2-3 Real Madrid: ‘Starting like this is a dream’
Carlos Espi is becoming Real Madrid’s unlikely late-game specialist.
The 21-year-old once again came off the bench to rescue Jose Mourinho’s side, this time scoring the 91st-minute winner in a dramatic 3-2 victory over Elche.
It was his second goal for the club, and both have arrived at crucial moments.
Speaking to Real Madrid TV after the match, Espi could barely contain his excitement.
“I’m so happy—the happiest man in the world. I try to help the team any way I can, and every time I step onto the field, I give it my all and come away feeling great.
“Starting like this has been a dream. This isn’t over yet; we’re going to keep going because we have Sunday’s match coming up.
Carlos Espi winning goal in Elche vs Real Madrid game. Mbappe assist. pic.twitter.com/STJBV3ikQL
— Daily Foot Vibes (@dailyfootvibes) September 16, 2026
“This is a team effort. All of us who take the field make the most of our opportunities and give it our all,” he began.
Espi keeps making his minutes count
There is a growing pattern to Espi’s involvement. Even though he has yet to start a match for the first team, that has not stopped him from making an impact.
His first goal arrived against Espanyol in Real Madrid’s opening game, when another late strike helped secure the result.
Against Elche, he was required again after Real Madrid surrendered a two-goal lead and suddenly found themselves in serious trouble.
Espi eventually appeared at the back post in the 91st minute and finished the move to give Mourinho’s team all three points.
The youngster shared the credit with his teammates, but he also had special praise for the player who supplied his decisive moment.
That assist came from Kylian Mbappe, whose presence has made Espi’s route into the starting XI particularly difficult.
“It’s unbelievable—it’s crazy to watch him train and play. In this case, he set me up for the goal, and I’m very happy for him, too.”
First Madrid derby already has Espi excited
The timing of Espi’s latest contribution could hardly be more interesting, as Real Madrid now face Atletico Madrid on Sunday, giving the forward an opportunity to experience his first Madrid derby.
“I’m really looking forward to it—I’m so excited. It’s my first derby here, and we’re going to go for it.”
For Mourinho, Espi is a useful option when matches become chaotic. He may not yet be a regular starter, but his two appearances on the scoresheet have carried considerably more weight than the minutes he has played.
