Real Madrid Grapples with Key Player Loss as Vinicius Junior Faces Extended Sideline Due to Injury

Real Madrid faces a challenging period with Vinicius Junior sidelined for a minimum of two and a half months, casting a shadow over potential clashes, including the Supercopa final against Barcelona. The injury toll extends to other key players, including Courtois, Arrizabalaga, Militao, Tchouameni, and Camavinga. On the flip side, Barcelona edges towards a full-strength squad, with De Jong and Roberto set to return, although Ter Stegen’s recent injury poses a concern. As both teams gear up for upcoming matches, Barcelona navigates a near-empty injury list while Real Madrid braces for tough encounters against Real Betis and Villarreal.