Dani Carvajal (Real Madrid)
October 2025

Xabi Alonso said a post-Clásico scan revealed an injury that likely sidelines Carvajal for the rest of the year, his second absence this season. The setback follows Madrid’s 2-1 win over Barcelona, where squad depth covered his earlier minutes. Madrid will rotate full-back cover via Lucas Vázquez and youth options, with Aurélien Tchouaméni or Federico Valverde occasionally shielding that flank. Medical staff target full January reintegration; workload management and reduced overlap volume are planned on return to lower recurrence risk.