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Real Madrid receive timely injury boost before Atletico Madrid clash
Real Madrid have received a significant boost ahead of their crucial match against Atletico Madrid, with Eduardo Camavinga expected to be available for selection.
According to reports from AS, the talented midfielder trained normally with his teammates on Thursday, indicating that he is fit enough to be included in the squad for the derby.
This comes as welcome news for Carlo Ancelotti, who had expressed hope that Camavinga would recover in time for the match.
Finally some good news
Camavinga’s return is timely not only for the derby but also with a challenging fixture against Manchester City looming on the horizon. The Frenchman has been sidelined for three weeks after injuring his femoral biceps during a cup tie against Celta de Vigo.
Injuries have disrupted his season, limiting him to just 17 appearances so far. However, his return to fitness could bolster Real Madrid’s midfield options at a critical point in the season.
The defensive situation, however, remains a concern for Ancelotti. Real Madrid will face Atletico with a depleted backline. Dani Carvajal and Eder Militao are long-term absentees, while Antonio Rudiger and David Alaba have also been ruled out.
Given the defensive crisis, Ancelotti is likely to make tactical adjustments. During a recent match, he hinted that Aurelien Tchouameni, who played in midfield during the Cup game, could be deployed in defence.
The most probable scenario is a central defensive pairing featuring Tchouameni alongside Raul Asencio.
Meanwhile, Camavinga’s availability could provide a much-needed balance to the team, as his versatility allows him to contribute both defensively and offensively.
With Real Madrid aiming to maintain momentum in both domestic and European competitions, his return might be pivotal in the coming fixtures.
Ancelotti will undoubtedly be hoping that Camavinga’s presence can help the team navigate this challenging period successfully.
Jorge Cestero began the 2026/27 in the first-team dynamics at Real Madrid after having worked under Jose Mourinho during pre-season.
However, once the Portuguese had his full complement of first-team players fit and recovered, the youngster dropped back to Castilla, where he continues to play an important role.
Sanction for Cestero over argument with manager
However, according to MARCA, Cestero had a disagreement with Castilla manager Julian Lopez de Lerma last week after being left on the bench against Sant Andreu.
The situation required the club to intervene, resulting in the young midfielder being left out of the Castilla squad for the match against Alcorcon.
Lopez de Lerma did not hide the fact that the absence was a coaching decision, although he did not reveal the reason behind it.
“We’re in a development environment. We want all the players to have the chance to show themselves, compete and be part of the team,” he said.
The coach also made clear how highly he rates the midfielder, saying: “Jorge will be a very important player for us this season.”
Nonetheless, the club decided that the disagreement should have consequences, as demonstrated by Cestero’s absence from the latest match, which Castilla lost 2-1 to Alcorcon.
Unclear when Cestero will return
Although the matter is now considered resolved, it is unclear how long the punishment will last.
The Madrid derby is coming up in a few days, so the question is whether Cestero will return to Lopez de Lerma’s squad for the game.
The midfielder had already started the Sant Andreu match on the bench, although that had initially been attributed to the workload he had accumulated in the days beforehand.
After all, Cestero had played 80 minutes in the Under-20 Intercontinental Cup final at the Santiago Bernabeu, where Juvenil A beat Santiago Wanderers 3-1 in a demanding match.
Aside from this incident, the midfielder has enjoyed a solid start to the season and has already scored his first goal.
As mentioned previously, he also completed pre-season with the first team under Mourinho, where he was one of the academy players given the most opportunities, featuring in all four of the team’s friendly matches.
