Key Takeaways:
- Eduardo Camavinga is poised to make his first appearance of the season for Real Madrid against Espanyol on Saturday
- The French international has not yet featured under new manager Xabi Alonso due to ongoing injury setbacks
- Although Camavinga will not be available for the Champions League tie with Olympique Marseille on Tuesday, he aims to return at the weekend and has resumed training with the squad today
Camavinga Eyes Return After Lengthy Absence
Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga is expected to make his long-awaited season bow on Saturday when Los Blancos take on Espanyol in their upcoming La Liga fixture. The French international has yet to clock any minutes under new head coach Xabi Alonso, having endured a challenging spell on the sidelines with a series of injuries.
🚨 JUST IN: Eduardo Camavinga could have minutes vs Espanyol.
He’s expected to be called up. @RubenMartinAS pic.twitter.com/D2oTdtywJV
— Madrid Xtra (@MadridXtra) September 15, 2025
Injury Woes Delay Midfielder’s Comeback
Initially, Camavinga was recovering from a hamstring injury and was projected to be fit ahead of the season’s start. However, fresh setbacks kept him out for an extra month, further delaying his return to competitive action.
Champions League Absence Confirmed
Though Camavinga will be absent for Real Madrid’s midweek Champions League encounter against Olympique Marseille on Tuesday, he is targeting the weekend league match to regain match fitness and contribute valuable minutes to the side.
Training Resumption Brings Positive News
The midfielder resumed training with the first team today, signalling encouraging progress in his recovery and improving his prospects of featuring against Espanyol.
| Player | Club | Position | Season Appearances | Manager | Upcoming La Liga Fixture | Champions League Next Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Camavinga | Real Madrid | Midfielder | 0 | Xabi Alonso | Espanyol (Saturday) | Olympique Marseille (Tuesday, absent) |
