Young goalkeeper Javi Navarro, fresh off winning the UEFA Youth League, is the standout addition to Real Madrid’s squad for Tuesday’s match against Alavés at the Santiago Bernabéu.

Navarro earned his call-up after delivering outstanding performances in both the semifinals and the final of the tournament, where he played a decisive role by saving five penalties in shootouts, establishing himself as one of the club’s brightest young talents.

In addition to his inclusion in the squad, sources close to the club indicate that Real Madrid will honor its youth team before the match. The Youth League champions are expected to present the trophy to the fans at the Bernabéu prior to kickoff.

The squad is led by stars such as Kylian Mbappé and Vinícius Júnior, although the team still faces three key absences due to injury: Thibaut Courtois, Raúl Asencio, and Rodrygo Goes.

Real Madrid returns home following its elimination from the UEFA Champions League at the hands of Bayern Munich, a result that leaves the team with little chance of securing silverware this season.

Despite this, head coach Álvaro Arbeloa remains focused and determined. “There are seven matches left that are more important than they may seem. We have a lot at stake and must prove it on the field. We want the Bernabéu to feel proud of the team,” he said ahead of the match.

The coach also emphasized the club’s demanding standards: “At Real Madrid, the focus is always on the future. Winning is never enough, and losing is never acceptable. The mentality is to keep pushing for new goals and titles.”

Looking ahead to the remainder of the season, Arbeloa made it clear that the objective is to win all seven remaining matches and build a strong foundation for the next campaign.

Regarding injuries, Courtois continues recovering from a muscle issue and could return in the coming weeks, although no exact timeline has been confirmed. Asencio is still dealing with a health-related setback, while Rodrygo will be sidelined until next season following a serious knee injury suffered in March.