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Real Madrid squad for Espanyol includes major absences before matchweek 34

Real Madrid have announced their squad for Espanyol with several key players still missing ahead of matchweek 34 in La Liga.

Real Madrid have named their squad for the La Liga clash against Espanyol on matchweek 34 with several important players still missing.

The squad includes goalkeepers Lunin, Fran Gonzalez and Mestre, as well as defenders Alaba, Trent, Asencio, Carreras, Fran Garcia, Rudiger, Mendy, Huijsen and David Jimenez.

In midfield, Bellingham, Camavinga, Valverde, Tchouameni, Thiago and Palacios were called up, while Vinicius Junior, Gonzalo, Brahim and Mastantuono were included in attack.

The selection comes with a number of notable absences still unavailable because of fitness and recovery issues, forcing the coaching staff to manage the situation carefully before the trip to Espanyol.