Real Madrid's Timely Triple Return: Endrick, Bellingham Boost Los Blancos for Espanyol Test

 

Madrid, September 20, 2025 – Xabi Alonso's Real Madrid have been handed a trio of injury returns that could turn their La Liga fortress into a fortress of dominance ahead of Saturday's home clash with resurgent Espanyol. The leaders, perfect in four league outings, welcome back teenage sensation Endrick, midfield maestro Jude Bellingham, and another key squad member—all primed to extend their 100% start.

Endrick, the 18-year-old Brazilian striker sidelined since May by a hamstring tear that wiped out his 2024-25 finale and Club World Cup involvement, trained fully on Thursday for the first time in months. "He's fully fit and available," confirmed sources close to El Chiringuito, with Alonso likely to ease the £47.5m summer signing in off the bench at the Bernabeu. Bellingham, Madrid's goal machine, rejoins after a minor knock, his partnership with Vinicius Junior (back in the XI post-Marseille benching) set to terrorize Espanyol's backline. A third unnamed player—reports hint at a rotational midfielder—rounds out the boost, per Football Espana.
Madrid tops La Liga with 12 points, fresh off a 2-1 Champions League win over Marseille via Kylian Mbappe's penalties. But Espanyol, unbeaten under Manolo Gonzalez and led by Javi Puado's flair, arrive in "very good form," Alonso warned. "We have energy to extend this phase." Absences persist—Trent Alexander-Arnold faces 6-8 weeks out with a hamstring strain, potentially missing November's Liverpool UCL tie—but these returns ease the blow.With Atletico Madrid lurking in the derby, Alonso's headache is now tactical delight. Endrick's hunger? Priceless.