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Real Madrid's Injury Crisis: Carvajal Out Two Months After El Clasico Win

Real Madrid's victory over Barcelona came with a significant cost as defender Dani Carvajal suffered a serious knee injury. The club captain will undergo arthroscopy surgery and is expected to be sidelined for approximately two months. This setback comes just as Carvajal had returned from a previous muscle injury that kept him out for a month. The timing is particularly unfortunate given his recent milestone of 200 LaLiga victories during the El Clasico match.

Key Points: Dani Carvajal Knee Injury Sidelines Real Madrid Defender Two Months

  • Carvajal requires arthroscopy surgery for loose body in right knee joint
  • Expected to miss around ten matches including seven LaLiga games
  • Injury comes just after return from previous month-long muscle absence
  • Real Madrid faces defensive crisis with Alexander-Arnold also recently injured
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Real Madrid defender Carvajal out for around two months with knee injury

Real Madrid captain Dani Carvajal faces two-month absence after knee surgery, missing crucial matches following El Clasico victory over Barcelona.

"Following tests carried out on our captain Dani Carvajal by the Real Madrid Medical Services, he has been diagnosed with the presence of a loose body in his right knee joint - Real Madrid official website"

Madrid, Oct 28

Real Madrid's 2-1 win over FC Barcelona has come at a price with the La Liga club confirming that defender Dani Carvajal has suffered a knee injury.

The injury is likely to sideline the defender until the start of 2026 as the recovery process is expected to take around two months.

"Following tests carried out on our captain Dani Carvajal by the Real Madrid Medical Services, he has been diagnosed with the presence of a loose body in his right knee joint," reported the Real Madrid official website, adding the defender would "now undergo an arthroscopy surgery."

The new injury setback comes after the Spain international returned to action as a second half substitute against Barcelona after missing a month with a muscle injury.

If the recovery timeline holds, Carvajal won't play again in 2025. He is expected to miss about ten matches, including seven in LaLiga and three in the Champions League.

The 33-year-old missed nearly all the 2024-25 season with a torn knee ligament, only returning to the field at the start of the current campaign to compete with new arrival Trent Alexander-Arnold for the right back spot in Xabi Alonso's side.

Alexander-Arnold has also just returned from a muscle injury, with Alonso using Uruguayan midfielder Fede Valverde on the right of his side's defense.

Real Madrid's El Clasico win over Barcelona at the Bernabéu saw Carvajal notch up his 200th LaLiga victory.

He reached 200 LaLiga victories in his thirteenth season with the first team. He has played 293 games and scored 10 goals. He has also won this trophy four times.

Carvajal made his debut in this competition on August 18, 2013, with his first victory (2-1 against Betis). Since then, the team he has beaten most often in LaLiga is Real Sociedad (14).

- IANS

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Priya S
As an Indian football fan who stays up late to watch La Liga, this is sad news. Carvajal is a legend and his experience is crucial. At least they have Alexander-Arnold as backup, but the timing is terrible with important matches coming up.
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Arjun K
The medical team needs to be questioned here. Why was he rushed back so soon? He missed almost entire last season and now this recurrence. Proper recovery protocols should be followed, not risking players for big matches. 🤔
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Sarah B
200 La Liga victories is an incredible achievement! What a career he's had. Hope he can come back strong and add to that tally. Wishing him a speedy recovery from India! 🇮🇳
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Vikram M
This is why Indian clubs are careful with older players. At 33, the body takes longer to heal. Real Madrid should manage his minutes better when he returns. Quality over quantity!
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Michael C
Tough break for the captain. Just when he hit that milestone of 200 wins. Hope the surgery goes well and he can finish his career on his own terms. Class player!

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