Real Madrid Squad for La Liga Match Against Malaga
José Mourinho has named his Real Madrid squad for Sunday’s La Liga trip to Malaga, and once again it comes with some notable absentees and a clear nod to the club’s youth ranks.
Tchouaméni and Endrick left out again
Aurélien Tchouaméni misses out for the second match running. The midfielder has been struggling with persistent pain since returning from the post‑World Cup leave granted to him by the club. His season has yet to find rhythm, with only a handful of appearances so far, and he is ruled out again as Madrid head into the third round of the league campaign.
Endrick is also absent. The young forward is following an individual programme drawn up to protect him over the course of the entire season, with the club determined to manage his physical load carefully rather than rush him into continuous action.
Raúl Asencio joins them on the sidelines, with shin problems preventing the defender from being involved.
They are not alone on the injury and absence list. Éder Militão, Ferland Mendy, Rodrygo and Thiago Pitarch are all unavailable, leaving Mourinho to reshuffle and lean on the depth of his squad.
Youth promoted as Mourinho fills the gaps
With senior options missing, Mourinho has again turned to the academy. Mario Rivas, Sicetero and Alexis Ceria are all called up from the youth categories, a trio handed another chance to experience the first‑team environment on a matchday.
Their inclusion adds fresh energy to a group that still carries heavyweight quality across the pitch.
Real Madrid squad vs Malaga
- Goalkeepers: Courtois, Lunin, Javi Navarro
- Defenders: Huijsen, Trent, Konaté, Cucurella, Carreras, Rüdiger, Dumfries, Mario Rivas
- Midfielders: Bellingham, Camavinga, Valverde, Arda Güler, Bernardo Silva, Sicetero, Alexis Ceria
With key names out and youngsters stepping in, Mourinho takes a squad to Malaga that blends star power with opportunity. How quickly that mix settles could shape Madrid’s early-season tone.
