Overview
- Real finished with nine men after expulsions of Fran García and Álvaro Carreras, with Endrick also sent off from the bench, as the 2-0 home loss left them four points behind Barcelona.
- The club announced Éder Militão suffered a rupture of the left biceps femoris with proximal tendon involvement, adding to a defensive injury list that includes Dani Carvajal, Trent Alexander‑Arnold, Ferland Mendy, David Alaba and Dean Huijsen.
- Referee reports detailed heated incidents, including Carreras telling the referee “you are lamentable,” Endrick confronting the fourth official, and Dani Carvajal criticizing officials in the tunnel.
- Reports in Spanish media described a fractious post‑match dressing room, while Xabi Alonso denied considering resignation and urged unity; The Athletic reports Álvaro Arbeloa is being considered internally if the club opts for a change.
- Kylian Mbappé sustained a fractured finger on his left hand but is expected to be available for Wednesday’s Champions League match against Manchester City.