Real Madrid suffer another defensive blow with Dani Carvajal injury

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Published at :September 28, 2025 at 7:15 PM

Modified at :September 28, 2025 at 7:15 PM

(Courtesy : LaLiga Content Hub)

Los Blancos are left with no first-choice right-back options.

According to Spanish media, Real Madrid captain Dani Carvajal will be sidelined for at least four weeks due to a calf injury. The team announced on Sunday regarding the injury.

After playing in seven of Real Madrid’s eight games across all competitions this season, he was forced to leave the field after an hour during Saturday’s 5-2 LaLiga derby loss to Atletico Madrid.

After missing nine months of action due to an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury, the 33-year-old had made a comeback in July for the FIFA Club World Cup semifinals.

Madrid release a statement on Dani Carvajal’s injury

Xabi Alonso Real Madrid LaLiga — This is another significant blow to Xabi Alonso’s defensive cover at Madrid (Courtesy: LaLiga Content Hub)

However, the veteran right-back has been hit with another injury blow during the derby game. He will miss a significant period on the sidelines and will also miss crucial Madrid matches.

“After the tests carried out today on our player Carvajal by the Real Madrid Medical Services, he has been diagnosed with an injury to the soleus muscle of his right leg,” Real said in a statement.

The club were vague about how long he was going to be out, but according to daily Marca, Dani Carvajal will probably miss Barcelona’s October 26 visit. They predict he will be out for almost a month.

Moreover, the club are also dealing with another injury to their right-back area after Trent Alexander-Arnold sustained an injury. He will be out longer than Carvajal.

Due to injuries to centre back Antonio Rudiger and fellow right back Trent Alexander-Arnold, manager Xabi Alonso is left with few defensive choices. Meanwhile, Real’s next UEFA Champions League matchup is against Kairat Almaty in Kazakhstan on Tuesday.

How long will Dani Carvajal be out?

He is expected to be out for around 4 weeks.

Does Madrid have no first-choice right-back?

Yes, Trent Alexander-Arnold is also injured, leaving the club with no first-choice right-back.

How long will Alexander-Arnold be out?

He will be out for six to eight weeks.

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Rajarshi Shukla

After earning a bachelor's degree in mass media, Rajarshi began his career as a sports writer in 2019, driven by his passion for sports journalism. He has been working in the field for over six years. A devoted fan of Lionel Messi and Barcelona, Rajarshi has been involved in sports since childhood. Before turning his focus to journalism, he even represented his college at the state level. Along with covering football, he enjoys playing the game, watching movies, and experimenting with new recipes in his spare time, as cooking is one of his favorite hobbies.