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Real Madrid superstar back in group training ahead of Bayern Munich clash
Real Madrid are gearing up for perhaps the most important game of their season as they take on Bayern Munich away at the Allianz Arena on Wednesday night.
Having lost the first leg of their UEFA Champions League quarter-finals 1-2 at the Santiago Bernabeu, Real Madrid have a huge challenge ahead of them to progress to the next round of the competition.
The 1-1 draw against Girona in La Liga coupled with Barcelona’s victory over Espanyol meant Los Blancos are already nine points behind their rivals. With the title seemingly out of their grasp, the Champions League remains the only avenue for a trophy.
Mbappe back in training
Leading up to the trip to Germany, Real Madrid have received a positive update as Kylian Mbappe has returned to group training today.
The French superstar suffered a nasty cut above his eye during the previous league game against Girona after catching an elbow from an opponent – an action which surprisingly went unpunished by the match officials.
🚨 MBAPPÉ VUELVE a ENTRENAR con el MADRID.
— El Chiringuito TV (@elchiringuitotv) April 13, 2026
🩹 Lo ha hecho con una tirita en la ceja tras su brecha contra el Girona. pic.twitter.com/kVHOQ3N2cx
As a result, the 27-year-old was not part of the training session with the rest of the group on Sunday.
While his availability to face Bayern Munich was never in doubt, seeing him back working with the rest of the squad in training will come as a relief for the coaching staff and the fans.
Interestingly, instead of wearing a protective mask for his injury, Mbappe trained with a bandage covering the cut he suffered against Girona.
For Real Madrid to stand a chance to come back against Bayern Munich, they will need the France superstar firing on all cylinders, especially after he endured a poor outing against Girona last Friday.
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Arsenal in contact with Real Madrid forward’s camp over potential transfer – report
Doubts about Rodrygo Goes’ long-term future at Real Madrid having been growing for some time.
The Brazilian’s situation had become uncomfortable over the past couple of seasons as he experienced a sudden decline in form. And, just when it seemed like he was about to turn things around, an ACL injury ruled him out in March earlier this year.
With Rodrygo now facing an extended spell on the sidelines, his recovery will be crucial. He is expected to return in December or January, and the club will monitor how he responds physically before determining what role he will play under Jose Mourinho.
Arsenal keeping tabs on Rodrygo
Now, according to TEAMtalk (h/t Bernabeu Digital), Arsenal are in contact with Rodrygo’s representatives over a potential future move.
The report states that the Gunners had already attempted to sign the Brazilian before his injury, and their interest has now resurfaced ahead of a possible move in the summer of 2027.
The Premier League champions had also explored the possibility of signing Vinicius Jr. from Real Madrid this past summer, before he signed a new long-term contract at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Now, their attention seems to have switched Vinicius’ fellow Brazilian forward who is closing in on his return from the ACL rupture.
Real Madrid want to keep Rodrygo until the summer
As already reported, Rodrygo will not leave Real Madrid in January. The intention is for the winger to regain full fitness and become available to Mourinho for the second half of the season.
Real Madrid are not considering selling the former Santos wonderkid during the January transfer window.
Instead, the club intend to reassess his situation next summer, once he has had the opportunity to recover and demonstrate his form on the pitch.
The plan is to have the Brazilian fit and available for the second half of the campaign before making a final decision at the end of the season.
Rodrygo’s performances after returning from injury, together with Mourinho’s assessment of his role in the squad, will help determine what happens next.
Depending on those factors, Real Madrid could consider allowing him to leave or decide that he still has an important future at the Santiago Bernabeu.
For now, Arsenal’s interest remains a possibility to watch, but Real Madrid are focused on Rodrygo’s recovery rather than negotiating a January departure.
