Real Madrid’s tumultuous end to the 2024/25 season has taken a sharp downturn with the confirmation of a Vinícius Júnior injury update. The Brazilian star suffered a left ankle sprain during the recent 4-3 El Clásico loss to Barcelona, and will miss at least two matches, including the crucial fixture against Mallorca.

In the same match, Lucas Vázquez sustained a thigh injury, specifically a strain to his pectineus muscle, further thinning the ranks of a squad already decimated by injuries. The veteran full-back is expected to be sidelined for the remainder of the La Liga season.

Ancelotti Faces Unprecedented Squad Issues

This latest blow adds to the Real Madrid injury crisis, with the Madrid injury list 2025 now reading like a first-team lineup. Already out are Éder Militão, David Alaba, Ferland Mendy, Dani Carvajal, and Antonio Rüdiger, along with Eduardo Camavinga. To make matters worse, Aurélien Tchouaméni is suspended for the upcoming clash against Mallorca.

Carlo Ancelotti’s squad problems have reached a boiling point. In his press conference, the Madrid boss admitted:

“We are stretched thin, but we must push through. The players we have must rise to the occasion.”

La Liga Title Hopes Fade

Following the Real Madrid vs Barcelona 4-3 loss, Los Blancos now trail their rivals by seven points with three matches remaining. With a fractured squad and mounting fatigue, the La Liga title race appears all but lost for Madrid.

Ancelotti’s focus may now shift toward managing expectations and securing a strong finish, especially with the Real Madrid Club World Cup preparation looming in June. The injuries to key figures like Vinícius and Vázquez complicate that plan and raise questions about squad depth heading into a critical summer.

 
Real Madrid absentees in 2025 have become the defining story of their season’s close, transforming a title chase into a damage control operation.

 
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