Castilla top scorer knocks on Real Madrid first-team doors amid La Liga, Bundesliga interest | OneFootball

Real Madrid will kickstart their 2026 on January 4 as they take on Real Betis at the Santiago Bernabeu.

It is a must-win game for Xabi Alonso, in what could be one of his three finals to start the year. However, the task has been made difficult by the recent injury to Kylian Mbappe, who has been reportedly ruled out for three weeks.

To make things worse, Real Madrid have recently sanctioned the loan exit of Endrick while Brahim Diaz is currently on international duty, effectively leaving Alonso short on attacking options.

Cesar Palacios knocks on Real Madrid’s first-team door

In light of Real Madrid’s alarming lack of depth in attack role, there is growing chatter about the club’s youth sensation, Cesar Palacios.

As reported by AS, Palacios is knocking on the door of the Real Madrid first-team after producing stellar performances for Castilla, under the guidance of Alvaro Arbeloa.

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Despite being an attacking midfielder by trade, Palacios has impressed onlookers by operating in the number nine position, even emerging as the club’s top scorer.

Despite his top performances, Palacios has always been overlooked by Alonso. But with attacking options running out, this weekend serves as an ideal opportunity for Alonso to put Palacios into contention for a potential Real Madrid debut.

La Liga, Bundesliga clubs eye move for Palacios

Palacios’ performances have not gone unnoticed by other European clubs, though, with clubs from La Liga and Bundesliga reportedly interested in his services.

Indeed, the report suggests three Spanish clubs and one German outfit are weighing up a potential move for the Real Madrid youth players.

It further adds that Palacios’ departure seems inevitable if he continues to struggle in getting recognised by Alonso, especially at a time when Mbappe, Endrick and Brahim are not available in the first-team.