Carreras struggles: ex-Benfica man hit with more bad news at Real Madrid | OneFootball

Álvaro Carreras has received more bad news in recent days. According to reports, the former Benfica player – who did not wish to comment on the Prestianni case – is dealing with an injury and, as has been announced, will be unavailable for Real Madrid in the match against Manchester City.

Just over 24 hours before the first leg of the Champions League round of 16, the Merengues announced that the number 18 will not be available for Álvaro Arbeloa’s selection, after revealing that the Spanish defender is struggling with a muscle injury in his right calf.

The name of the former Benfica full-back, who joined the Merengues in the summer, is the latest addition to the Real Madrid medical department, which is currently dealing with a wave of injuries that has caused Arbeloa several headaches.

According to the same sources, besides the number 18, Los Blancos will also face Manchester City without the injured Kylian Mbappé, Jude Bellingham, Rodrygo, Eduardo Camavinga, Dani Ceballos, David Alaba, and Éder Militão. The match is scheduled for this Wednesday, March 11, at 8:00 PM in Madrid.

This season, playing for Real Madrid, Álvaro Carreras – valued at 60 million euros – has already played a total of 35 official matches: 23 in La Liga, eight in the Champions League, two in the Copa del Rey, and two in the Spanish Super Cup.

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