Real Madrid returned to training on Sunday following their victory over Levante, gearing up for a crucial Champions League fixture against Monaco. Injuries to key players cast doubts over the squad's lineup for Tuesday's match at the Bernabéu. No new injuries emerged from the weekend game, but several players remain sidelined.
Real Madrid's squad resumed training at Real Madrid City on Sunday, January 18, 2026, after securing a win against Levante at the Santiago Bernabéu the previous day. The session marked the start of preparations for their Champions League matchday seven encounter with Monaco, scheduled for Tuesday at 9 p.m. CET at the Bernabéu stadium.
Players who featured heavily in the Levante match focused on indoor recovery work, while the rest of the group began with strength exercises in the gym before moving to the pitch for drills on specific finishing situations alternated with metabolic training. Antonio Rüdiger and Rodrygo trained individually, raising concerns about their availability; their conditions will be reassessed after Monday's final session before the European clash.
The team received positive news with no fresh injuries from the Levante game. However, Real Madrid will be without Éder Militão, Trent Alexander-Arnold, and Ferland Mendy, who continue their rehabilitation processes. Under coach Álvaro Arbeloa, the squad aims to leverage its depth as they host Monaco.
The match will be officiated by Norwegian referee Espen Eskås, under whom Real Madrid has won both previous encounters involving the club. This fixture tests Madrid's European campaign, with Monday's training pivotal in finalizing the lineup.
