Overview
- Spanish reports on Thursday said Eder Militao and Arda Guler have grade‑two hamstring tears with recoveries estimated at three to four weeks, which likely ends their league seasons.
- Militao left the Alaves match before half-time earlier this week, while Guler skipped the final training session before the Real Betis trip after scans flagged the muscle problem.
- Raul Asencio, recovering from a recent virus, is expected to make the squad for Friday’s game in Seville as defensive cover and will likely start on the bench.
- With Jude Bellingham back fit, coaches are weighing midfield choices that include Fede Valverde and Aurelien Tchouameni, with the remaining spot between Eduardo Camavinga and Brahim Diaz.
- Guler’s absence removes a key creator who has logged 50 appearances with six goals and 14 assists, a blow as Madrid manage late-season lineups while avoiding rushed returns before the World Cup.