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Marc Mayo

Real Madrid boost as Ferland Mendy shakes off injury to make squad for Chelsea tie

Real Madrid have confirmed the return of Ferland Mendy to their matchday squad for the visit of Chelsea in the Champions League.

The left-back started in the quarter-final first leg win at Stamford Bridge but missed the subsequent LaLiga victory over Getafe due to a muscle issue.

On Monday, Real announced their 23-man party available for the return game including Mendy and, as expected, the injured trio of Luka Jovic (ankle), Isco (back) and Eden Hazard (ankle) missed out.

Jesus Vallejo will sit the game out after testing positive for Covid while fellow defender Eder Militao is suspended after picking up his third booking of the tournament in west London.

Nacho Fernandez should partner up with David Alaba at centre-back as a result.

Carlo Ancelotti has turned to his reserves to bolster his defensive options by calling up Rafa Marin.

The 19-year-old is yet to make his senior debut for Madrid but has featured on the bench three times this season, elevated from his usual place in the Castilla team.

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