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Real Madrid outcast not in training to avoid injury risks ahead of exit, no offers yet
According to Mario Cortegana of The Athletic, Real Madrid outcast is not participating in training with his teammates in the United States of America to avoid getting injured ahead of a potential exit this summer.
Odriozola has been out of favour at Real Madrid for a while now and hardly played during the 2022/23 campaign under Carlo Ancelotti. With his contract expiring in a year, the right-back is widely expected to depart this summer.
Despite that, the manager opted to take him along to the pre-season tour of the USA earlier this week. However, Cortegana had reported on Friday that the defender did not participate in an intra-squad training match.
And the former Real Sociedad has not been training today either. And while it has been suggested that he might be dealing with an overload, there could be more to the story than it seems.
Odriozola, it is understood, is keen not to pick up any injury which might hamper his plans to secure an exit this summer. As such, it appears that the right-back has been exempted from training with the team.
Recently, it was suggested that the Spanish ace had an agreement with his former club Real Sociedad over a return.
However, as things stand, the journalist claims that there are no offers on the table yet for Odriozola, with his wages being seen as an impediment by interested parties.
But there is expectation that with there being clubs interested in his services, an exit will materialise sooner rather than later.
Real Madrid signed Odriozola from Real Sociedad in 2018 in a deal worth around €30 million. However, it appears that they will most likely end up letting him leave for free this summer.
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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.
