Real Madrid Unveil Squad for Kairat Almaty Clash as Mbappé Leads Attack and Militão Misses Out

Real Madrid will face Kairat Almaty in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at the Almaty Ortalyk Stadium. Manager Xabi Alonso has announced a squad with several key players included, though some notable absences are due to injury.

The squad for the clash features the following players:

Goalkeepers: Thibaut Courtois, Andriy Lunin, Javi Navarro

Defenders: David Alaba, Fran García, Álvaro Carreras, Dean Huijsen, David Jiménez

Midfielders: Jude Bellingham, Eduardo Camavinga, Fede Valverde, Aurélien Tchouaméni, Arda Güler, Dani Ceballos

Forwards: Kylian Mbappé, Vinícius Júnior, Endrick, Rodrygo, Gonzalo, Brahim Díaz, Franco Mastantuono

Several key players are missing due to injury. Captain Dani Carvajal is sidelined with a calf injury expected to keep him out for around four weeks. Éder Militão is unavailable following a knee injury sustained during Real Madrid’s recent 5-2 defeat to Atlético Madrid. Additionally, Antonio Rüdiger and Trent Alexander-Arnold are still recovering from injuries and are not included in the squad.

The match comes after a challenging weekend, where Real Madrid suffered a 5-2 loss to Atlético Madrid. Despite early goals from Kylian Mbappé and Arda Güler, the defense struggled, allowing Atlético to mount a remarkable comeback, ending Real Madrid’s unbeaten start to the La Liga season.

Looking ahead, Real Madrid will return to La Liga action on Saturday, October 4, when they host Villarreal at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium. The team will be eager to recover form and secure positive results both domestically and in Europe.