
Losing Vinícius Júnior is a significant blow to Real Madrid, but the reigning Spanish and European champions are no strangers to excelling in the face of adversity.
Besides Kylian Mbappé's struggles, the main storyline dominating the early months of Real Madrid's 2024–25 season is the club's growing injury crisis. Eduardo Camavinga was out the first two months of the season while Jude Bellingham played one La Liga match in August before missing the next month. Dani Carvajal and Éder Militão then suffered season-ending ACL injuries, leaving Carlo Ancelotti's backline completely exposed.