Sergio Martinez joins Real Madrid squad for Champions League match against Inter Milan

Real Madrid midfielder Sergio Martinez is in contention for a Champions League appearance against Inter Milan this Tuesday. Following his transfer from Racing Santander that was officially confirmed on August 31, Martinez has spent the week training with the first team under manager Mourinho. The club faces significant personnel challenges for the upcoming fixture due to suspensions for Eduardo Camavinga, Bernardo Silva, and Arda Guler, while Aurelien Tchouameni remains doubtful due to fitness concerns. These absences have accelerated the integration of academy players into the senior setup. Martinez previously appeared on the bench for a match against Real Betis and logged 45 minutes for Castilla against Juventud Torremolinos. His potential inclusion in the Champions League squad marks a rapid transition to the first-team environment just over a week after finalizing his move to the club.

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