The Real Madrid star suffered an injury scare three days before the first match of 2025

On Tuesday, Real Madrid held an open training session to mark the return of the first team after the winter break. Carlo Ancelotti's team began preparations for Friday's trip to Valencia, although it was not smooth sailing.

Ace for ReliefEndrick Felipe took a hit after a collision with a teammate during the practice match, and needed medical attention. He was seen limping for a few minutes after the incident, although he ended up with the problem, which suggests that he should be absolutely fine for the trip to Mestalla.

Apart from that, the big news of the session was the return of David Alaba, who trained with the group for the first time since rupturing his anterior cruciate ligament during a match against Villarreal last December. It is a big milestone for the Austrian defender, although it is expected that he will not be available Real Madrid selection for a little while yet.