After beating Alavés at the Santiago Bernabéu, Real Madrid is preparing to visit Betis for the match corresponding to matchday 32 of La Liga. This Friday, the merengue team will step on the Benito Villamarín looking to maintain their pressure on Barcelona.
Álvaro Arbeloa is already planning a starting eleven, knowing that he will not be able to count on some important players in a decisive duel for the team’s aspirations in the competition.
Below is a review of the situation in the white team’s infirmary.
Real Madrid injured
Thibaut Courtoisaffected by a tear in the second leg against Manchester City, and Rodrygowho tore the cruciate ligaments in his right knee and is out for the remainder of the season, are completely out of the game against Betis.
The Belgian goalkeeper is expected to return to activity in the first week of May, but the Brazilian has a long recovery ahead of him.
Added to these two are the casualties of Eder Militao and Arda Güler. The Brazilian had to be replaced before half-time in the victory over Alavés due to muscle pain and hours later it was confirmed that he has an injury to the biceps femoris in his right leg. He misses the rest of the season, and still has to undergo an MRI in case there is some type of break that puts the World Cup in danger.
Same scenario, although on the left leg, for the Turk. Guler will not see action again in Madrid’s remaining matches, although in his case his participation in the World Cup is not in danger.

The one that could be taken into account again is Raul Asencioalready recovered from gastroenteritis that made him lose 6 kilos. The youth squad returned to training this week hoping to once again have an opportunity in the squad.
|
Player |
Injury |
State |
Estimated return date |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Rodrygo |
Cruciate ligament and meniscus tear |
Discarded |
uncertain |
|
Thibaut Courtois |
Tear |
Discarded |
05/01/2026 |
|
Eder Militao |
muscle injury |
Discarded |
Not coming back this season |
|
Arda Güler |
muscle injury |
Discarded |
Not coming back this season |
What players does Real Madrid have suspended?
Real Madrid does not have players suspended for the match against Betis, nor players at risk of being sanctioned if they receive a new yellow card.
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