Overview
- Head coach Álvaro Arbeloa said Real Madrid are taking Kylian Mbappé’s knee issue day by day and will not set a return timeline, insisting on a 100% recovery before he plays.
- Spanish outlets Cadena SER/Carrusel report Mbappé is expected to miss around three weeks with conservative treatment, leaving him doubtful for the March 11 Round of 16 first leg against Manchester City.
- Jude Bellingham was injured against Rayo Vallecano and is expected to miss the first leg versus City, further tightening options in midfield and attack.
- For Monday’s Getafe match, Real Madrid are without Mbappé, Bellingham, Éder Militão, Dani Ceballos and Raul Asencio, with Dean Huijsen and Eduardo Camavinga late doubts after limited training and a toothache, respectively.
- Arbeloa welcomed Rodrygo’s return and highlighted his importance up front as Madrid navigate Getafe and Celta Vigo before hosting City on March 11 and visiting Manchester on March 17.