Real Madrid: defender suffers setback just after returning

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·21 de outubro de 2025

Real Madrid: defender suffers setback just after returning

Since arriving in Spain in the summer of 2021, the former Bayern stalwart has endured a true struggle. Every time it seems like consistency is within reach, another medical setback halts his momentum. At 33, despite all his experience and 111 caps for Austria, Alaba has never managed to establish himself as the defensive rock the Merengues expected. This latest episode only fuels further doubts about his future in Madrid: under contract until 2026, he could well leave the capital sooner than anticipated. For a player of his caliber, his Madrid story is increasingly looking like a missed opportunity.