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Carlo Ancelotti confirms two more absences for the match in Leganés. | Camara Real Madrid Confidencial
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Alaba, Rüdiger and two other starters won't play against Leganés: Ancelotti confirms it

Real Madrid's Italian coach won't be able to count on two key players in the Copa del Rey.

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Sergio Iglesias

Tuesday updates at Real Madrid. After Alaba's injury, which will keep him out for two or three weeks, Ancelotti confirmed two more absences for the clash against Leganés.

We are talking about Kylian Mbappé and Jude Bellingham. According to the Italian coach, neither of them will be available for the Copa del Rey quarter-final match against Leganés in Butarque.

In the case of the Frenchman, he suffers from a calf hematoma, which is believed to have been caused by the controversial tackle from Carlos Romero during the match against Espanyol.

Two players compete for the ball in a match, one wearing a red and white striped uniform and the other wearing a white uniform.
Real Madrid will face Atlético de Madrid next Saturday. | Real Madrid Confidencial

What's happening with Jude Bellingham?

Meanwhile, Bellingham hasn't trained with the group due to a knock, and Ancelotti has confirmed that he will also miss the Copa match. The other major uncertainty was Vinícius, who also didn't participate in today's session, but the Madrid coach has assured that he will be available for the clash against CD Leganés.

Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappé will rest against CD Leganés and will be fully fit against Atlético de Madrid.Carlo Ancelotti believes it's necessary for them to pause amid the avalanche of matches coming up in the next few weeks.

Eduardo Camavinga reappears

In other news, Real Madrid will be able to count on Eduardo Camavinga, who has trained normally. However, Carlo Ancelotti will have several important absences for the match in Butarque. Carvajal, Militão, Alaba, Rüdiger, Bellingham, and Mbappé will not be available due to various injuries.

Soccer players in action during a match, one in an orange uniform controlling the ball while the other two in white uniforms try to defend.
The Madrid team already knows what it is to win at Butarque this season. | Real Madrid Confidencial

The central line of defense is the main problem for the white team due to the lack of players. Everything indicates that Raúl Asencio and Aurélien Tchouaméni will have to take charge of that area in the demanding stretch of matches that is coming.

Real Madrid will face CD Leganés (Copa del Rey), Atlético de Madrid (Liga), and Manchester City (Champions League) as major tests.

A few weeks in which Real Madrid begins to play the season. The Madrid team could advance to the Copa del Rey semifinals and regain the advantage in the League against a direct competitor. Additionally, eliminating Manchester City would mark a turning point in the current campaign.

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