Real Madrid completed its preparations for tomorrow's match, Wednesday, against Benfica at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium as part of the second leg of the playoff qualifying for the Round of 16 of the UEFA Champions League.

However, defender Dean Housen will not be available due to not fully recovering from a right leg injury, and he is expected to return to participate in the match against Getafe on March 2, according to a report by 'Mundo Deportivo'.

Housen is added to the team's absence list, which includes Jude Bellingham, Éder Militão, and Dani Ceballos due to injuries, in addition to Rodrygo who is suspended.

Housen's absence will be compensated by the return of Asensio, who missed the first leg due to suspension, and coach Arbeloa will have to choose the central defense duo between Rüdiger, Asensio, and Alaba to face Benfica.

Both Federico Valverde and Kylian Mbappe, who were not fully fit, participated in the team's training this morning to be available for tomorrow's match.