Vinícius Júnior is currently sidelined from training with Real Madrid due to muscle issues, casting doubt on his participation in the upcoming La Liga match against Villarreal. The injury follows a physically exhausting Champions League game against Atlético Madrid.

Ferland Mendy will also be out for 3-4 weeks due to a femoral biceps injury, adding to Real Madrid’s growing list of absentees, which includes Dani Carvajal and Éder Militao.

With key players missing, Madrid faces a difficult challenge ahead.