Ancelotti Faces Triple Injury Blow as Real Madrid Prepares for Alavés Clash

Real Madrid prepares for Alavés without Courtois, Rodrygo, and Asensio. Follow the latest injury updates and training news ahead of the Tuesday night clash.

By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 20, 2026, 5:28 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from YSScores

Strategic Drills at Valdebebas Amid Title Race Pressure

The atmosphere at Real Madrid’s Valdebebas training complex has turned toward tactical precision as the squad readies for the visit of Deportivo Alavés. Under the guidance of the coaching staff, the session commenced with traditional "rondo" drills aimed at sharpening ball circulation under pressure. This was followed by intensive possession exercises and specialized finishing drills to address recent offensive inconsistencies. According to official club reports, the session concluded with a full pitch practice match designed to simulate the defensive transitions expected during Tuesday's encounter at the Santiago Bernabéu.

Courtois and Rodrygo Remain Sidelined with Major Ailments

The primary concern for the medical department remains the extended absence of first choice goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois and forward Rodrygo Goes. Courtois is currently recovering from a muscular injury in the rectus femoris of his right quadriceps, an issue that has kept him out of action since mid March. Simultaneously, Rodrygo is continuing a lengthy rehabilitation process following a serious meniscus injury that is expected to keep him sidelined for the remainder of the domestic season. According to medical staff, both players are adhering to strictly supervised indoor programs and have not yet been cleared for on pitch training.

Raúl Asensio Joins the Casualty List

Adding to the defensive selection headaches, young defender Raúl Asensio remains unavailable as he recovers from a recent bout of illness. Asensio was notably excluded from the squad during the recent Champions League quarter final trip to Munich due to gastroenteritis. While the player has begun a specialized recovery program, he did not participate in the group session on Sunday. According to reports from the training ground, his return to the matchday squad will depend on his physical response to increased workloads in the 48 hours leading up to the Alavés match.