"Marca" reported that after being absent due to injury, Real Madrid defender Monti's recovery has finally made significant progress. He was seen for the first time in a solo ball training on the training ground before the team's derby against Atletico Madrid.

Mendy suffered a ruptured quadriceps tendon on the right side in the Cup of del Rey final in April 2025, when the expected recovery time was 10 to 12 weeks. Although he has been away from the battle for a long time, this recovery of ball training marks a new stage in his recovery.

Although the team's left-back position is currently taken by Carreras and Fran Garcia, coach Xavi Alonso has made it clear that once Mendy fully recovers, he will still be included in the plan.