Real Madrid midfielder doubtful for Getafe clash due to toothache

Madrid, Spain – Real Madrid’s push to reclaim the top spot in La Liga could be complicated by an unexpected ailment, as midfielder Eduardo Camavinga faces a race against time to be fit for Monday’s meeting with Getafe after missing Sunday’s training session with a severe toothache.

The Frenchman, a mainstay in Alvaro Arbeloa’s new 4-4-2 setup, was forced to visit the dentist after waking up in discomfort, leaving his availability for the Bernabéu fixture in doubt. Should Camavinga fail to recover, he will join a growing infirmary list that already includes Kylian Mbappé (knee), Jude Bellingham, Raul Asencio, Éder Militão and Dani Ceballos.

Los Blancos surrendered first place last weekend after a 2-1 loss at Osasuna and can ill-afford another slip-up against a Getafe side that has historically made life difficult for the capital club. Yet Arbeloa’s options are dwindling at both ends of the pitch: at centre-back, only Antonio Rüdiger and David Alaba remain fully fit, with prodigy Dean Huijsen only able to complete part of Sunday’s session as he battles back from a calf complaint. While Huijsen’s return is a timely boost, the Dutch teenager is unlikely to be risked from the start against Getafe.

The short turnaround to Friday’s trip to Celta Vigo and next week’s Champions League Round-of-16 first leg versus Manchester City only adds to Arbeloa’s selection headache, particularly in central defence where fatigue and suspension risk could force unorthodox solutions.

Camavinga’s final status will be revealed when the squad list is released, but his potential absence would rob Madrid of one of their most dynamic ball-winners at a moment when momentum is essential. With Barcelona just a point above and the title race tightening, every available body counts – even those battling toothaches rather than tacklers.