Marc Cucurella a doubt for Real Madrid's Champions League clash with Inter Milan

Real Madrid face a deepening injury crisis ahead of their Champions League opener. Defender Marc Cucurella is a major doubt for Tuesday's encounter against Inter Milan after suffering from cramps during the defeat to Real Betis.

The manager confirmed the late substitution was a precautionary measure due to fatigue. While the issue is not considered serious, the quick turnaround for the European fixture makes his availability uncertain.

This setback adds to a long list of absentees for the squad. Key players including Aurelien Tchouameni, Eder Militao, Rodrygo, Ferland Mendy, and Endrick are currently sidelined. Furthermore, Arda Guler, Bernardo Silva, and Eduardo Camavinga are all unavailable due to suspension, severely limiting the coaching staff's options.

Should Cucurella fail to recover in time, Alvaro Carreras is expected to step into the starting XI. The staff will monitor the defender's condition closely in the upcoming training sessions before finalizing the squad for the pivotal match.