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Real Madrid: A dark night with two major injuries

Real Madrid dealt a heavy blow as two key players join the injury list

Real Madrid suffered a bitter disappointment, falling heavily (5-2) to Atlético in the Madrid derby. Undefeated in La Liga until now, Xabi Alonso’s men not only suffered their first defeat of the season, but also saw two of their key players leave the pitch injured: Dani Carvajal and Éder Militão. This double setback casts an even darker shadow over the Merengues’ evening.

The Spanish fullback felt pain in his right calf and will undergo medical tests to assess the severity of the injury. Already suspended for the upcoming Champions League match against Kairat Almaty after being sent off against Olympique de Marseille, Carvajal will definitely miss this European away fixture. Militão, meanwhile, was forced off after experiencing persistent discomfort in his ankle, raising concerns among the Madrid staff.

A decimated defensive line

Just like last season, Real Madrid is facing a true defensive crisis. The club is already without several major players: Trent Alexander-Arnold, injured in the clash with OM, Antonio Rüdiger, sidelined with a hamstring problem, and now Carvajal and Militão have joined the list. This growing injury crisis is weakening a crucial part of the squad and forcing Xabi Alonso to consider emergency solutions.

Among the options, using Raúl Asencio or even Federico Valverde at right-back is being considered, underlining the complexity of the situation. This derby defeat, coupled with a looming defensive crisis, puts Real under immediate pressure as a packed schedule awaits in both La Liga and the Champions League. For Xabi Alonso, finding quick fixes will be essential to prevent this first setback from triggering a negative spiral.