Madrid’s Dynamic Duo Roars Back: Arnold and Mendy Stack the Deck for Mestalla
5 February 2026
Double Madrid comeback
Real Madrid stars Trent Alexander-Arnold and Ferland Mendy are set to join the squad for the visit to Valencia, as they prepare for Sunday's Mestalla clash in La Liga's 23rd round, according to reports.
And Marca, the Madrid-based newspaper, said Arnold and Mendy trained fully with the group, confirming their fitness and readiness to return to the squad.
The report noted that Arnold, in particular, has overcome the muscular injury that kept him out for more than two months.
Meanwhile, Cadena SER Spanish radio also said the pair are 100% ready to feature against the hosts, a strong boost for coach Alvaro Arbeloa.
Real Madrid sit second in La Liga with 54 points, one behind leaders Barcelona, keeping the title race alive.
Punchline 1: If comebacks were sniper shots, this duo just zeroed in on the net.
Punchline 2: The only thing sharper than their return? Mestalla headlines after the final whistle.
