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Real Madrid host Real Oviedo at the Bernabéu on Thursday evening with little more than honor on the line.
Los Blancos officially surrendered the La Liga crown during Sunday's 2–0 loss to Barcelona—though, in reality, that defeat merely confirmed mathematically what most had long suspected.
Madrid will finish the 2025–26 campaign empty-handed, while off-field turmoil, speculation over José Mourinho's possible return and upcoming presidential elections have stolen the spotlight in the lead-up to this fixture.
In his pre-match press conference, head coach Álvaro Arbeloa pushed back against suggestions that Real Madrid had reached "rock bottom." Oviedo, however, undeniably have. The club sits in 20th place and is the only side already relegated from La Liga this season. They have managed just two away victories all campaign and may offer exactly the kind of relief Madrid need during this turbulent spell.
Failing to win this match will only deepen the sense of disorder surrounding the Bernabéu.
Carvajal in Contention, Mbappé Training Again
Arbeloa faces a lengthy injury list as Real Madrid navigate the final weeks of the season.
Ferland Mendy, Rodrygo, Éder Militão and Arda Güler are all ruled out for the remainder of the campaign, while Federico Valverde will also miss this game as he continues his recovery from the head injury sustained during a dressing room altercation with Aurélien Tchouaméni. Dani Ceballos is not expected to play again in 2025–26 following his falling out with Arbeloa.
When asked whether Kylian Mbappé—sidelined for the past two matches with a hamstring problem—could be available, Arbeloa told reporters on Wednesday: "We'll see if he can complete today's session. He got through it yesterday, and if he's fit, he'll definitely get some minutes and the chance to keep showing his dedication to the club."
The Frenchman is on course to claim the Pichichi Trophy for a second consecutive year, having netted 24 goals in 2025–26.
Meanwhile, Arbeloa confirmed that club captain Dani Carvajal is back in the frame after recovering from a toe problem. With his contract expiring this summer, he has just three remaining opportunities to represent the club where he has lifted 27 trophies. Dean Huijsen, meanwhile, is still a doubt after falling ill with a virus that forced him to withdraw from the warm-up before Sunday's Clásico.
Real Madrid Predicted Lineup vs. Real Oviedo
GK: Thibaut Courtois—Having returned from injury during the Clásico with five saves to his name, Courtois is expected to retain his place as the club's undisputed number one.
RB: Trent Alexander-Arnold—The English right back once again drew criticism for his defensive lapses in Sunday's defeat. He could share minutes with the returning Carvajal on Thursday.
CB: Antonio Rüdiger—Despite having his workload carefully managed this season, Rüdiger is expected to feature prominently in the remaining fixtures, partly due to a shortage of options at centre-back.
CB: Raúl Asencio—After his earlier falling out with Arbeloa, Asencio ended up starting the Clásico when Huijsen withdrew during the warm-up. He could continue in that role again on Thursday.
LB: Fran García—With Mendy still sidelined and Álvaro Carreras among those who have had friction with Arbeloa, García remains the only senior left back option available.
CM: Thiago Pitarch—The young Spaniard has shown flashes of quality despite being thrust into the side during a difficult period. Valverde's continued absence hands him another chance to prove himself at the top level.
CM: Aurélien Tchouaméni—A flat Clásico display attracted criticism in the wake of his training ground clash with Valverde. Nevertheless, Tchouaméni has been among Madrid's more reliable performers across the season.
RW: Brahim Díaz—Six games have now passed without a goal contribution from Díaz in what has been a disappointing campaign, though injuries and absences leave Arbeloa with limited alternatives.
AM: Jude Bellingham—Madrid may have had a case for a penalty after Eric García's errant elbow caught Bellingham in the Clásico, though it's difficult to suggest it would have altered the outcome. His assist against Espanyol remains his only goal involvement across 12 matches in all competitions.
LW: Vinicius Junior—Captaining the side against Barça, the Brazilian contributed very little in attack and was largely starved of service. He needs two more goals this season to match his personal best tally in La Liga. No other player has logged more league minutes for Los Blancos this campaign.
ST: Gonzalo García—The 22-year-old squandered Madrid's clearest opportunity against Barcelona, firing into the side netting after a one-on-one with Joan Garcia. He is expected to start, with Mbappé more likely to feature from the bench.