Javi Navarro Shines in Youth League, Joins Real Madrid Squad Against Alavés
Real Madrid have added youth goalkeeper Javi Navarro to their matchday squad for tonight’s fixture against Alavés. The game kicks off at 21:30 at the Santiago Bernabéu. Navarro joins the group after starring in the club’s Youth League victory over Club Brugge.
Late call-up after training injury
Third-choice keeper Fran González suffered an injury during a training session. As a result, Arbeloa called Javi Navarro into the first-team squad. He will be part of the goalkeeping trio alongside Lunin and Mestre.
Penalty heroics and recent form
Navarro played the decisive role in the Youth League final. He saved two penalties in the shootout to secure the title. Earlier in the week he also stopped three penalties against PSG, rounding off an impressive spell.
Javi Navarro shines in Youth League, joins Real Madrid squad against Alavés. His performance earned public praise from Thibaut Courtois. Courtois, still injured, congratulated Navarro via social media.
Celebration at the Bernabéu
The club will formally present the Youth League winners to the fans before kick-off. Álvaro López’s squad will receive the trophy on the pitch. Navarro is expected to sit on the bench with the first-team substitutes.
Real Madrid squad for the match
- Goalkeepers: Lunin, Mestre, Javi Navarro
- Defenders: Carvajal, Militão, Alaba, Trent, Á. Carreras, Fran García, Rüdiger, Mendy, Huijsen
- Midfielders: Bellingham, Camavinga, Valverde, Tchouameni, Arda Güler, D. Ceballos, Thiago
- Forwards: Vini Jr., Mbappé, Gonzalo, Brahim, Mastantuono
Filmogaz.com will monitor team news and provide updates. Expect late changes if fitness issues arise. Fans will watch closely for Navarro’s presence on the bench.
