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Real Madrid: Long-term absentee makes his comeback for the Champions League!

UCL / Real Madrid - Juventus: long-term injury return for Los Blancos!

Real Madrid has officially announced the squad list for tonight’s Champions League showdown against Juventus, set for 9pm at the Santiago Bernabéu. This high-stakes clash is marked above all by the big return of Ferland Mendy, sidelined for six months. The French full-back, out since the defeat to Barça last April, is finally back and could get some minutes under Xabi Alonso’s management.

Spanish tactician Xabi Alonso will however have to cope without Dani Carvajal, who is suspended and still recovering, and Trent Alexander-Arnold, deemed not fully fit despite returning to training. Up front, no surprises: Kylian Mbappé, Vinícius Júnior and Rodrygo will spearhead the Madrid attack, a fearsome trio on the European stage. Also worth noting is the inclusion of young Thiago Pitarch, called up to bolster the midfield. Real, who top their group, are looking to make a major statement against the Old Lady.