Mendy Shines in Real Madrid’s Last Training Before Bayern Showdown
Real Madrid completed their final session at Valdebebas ahead of the Champions League quarterfinal first leg against Bayern München. Álvaro Arbeloa led the practice as the team prepared for the Bayern showdown.
Session details
Dani Ceballos rejoined full training with the squad. Ferland Mendy trained for the first time since his injury.
Mendy shines in drills and worked well with teammates during the last training. The only absentees on the pitch were Thibaut Courtois and Rodrygo, both sidelined with injuries.
Fitness and availability
The club noted a clear drop in total injuries over recent weeks. Still, two important short-term concerns remain: Courtois and Mendy.
Club staff expect Courtois to be fit after the tie with Bayern. Mendy completed part of the session and could be available for the return leg.
Context and stakes
Real Madrid arrive at the tie after a league defeat to Mallorca last weekend. That loss left Madrid with slim LaLiga hopes.
The team now pins its hopes on the Champions to avoid a second season without trophies. Bayern come into the tie in strong form.
- Bayern mounted a 3-2 comeback win over Freiburg.
- The decisive goals came in added time of the second half.
- Real must eliminate Bayern to progress in the Champions League.
Report by Óscar Espinal — Filmogaz.com.
