David Alaba Suffers Calf Injury Setback Ahead of Club World Cup

David Alaba (Real Madrid)
June 2025

Real Madrid have confirmed that David Alaba has suffered a new calf injury, ruling him out of their upcoming Club World Cup fixtures. This follows his previous meniscus injury, which already sidelined him for months.
Alaba, 33, hasn’t featured in Madrid’s last three games and continues recovering post-surgery. Xabi Alonso stated the team will be patient with his return. He joins several other Madrid stars on the injury list for the tournament.