Xabi Alonso ‘Set’ to Welcome Back Key Player After Six-Month Injury Absence FotMobFerland Mendy set for Real Madrid training return after six-month injury layoff – The Athletic The New York TimesReal Madrid defender back in team training after lengthy injury-enforced absence Yahoo SportsReal Madrid set to welcome back injured star from six-month layoff but he faces tough competition for spot in Xabi Alonso’s starting XI Goal.comOPEN THREAD | October 14, 2025 Managing Madrid
