Alaba Out 7–10 Days as Real Madrid Face Juventus With Five Fit Defenders Before El Clásico

Overview

• Reports say David Alaba faces a 7–10 day absence and will miss both Juventus and Barcelona, with outlets differing on whether the issue is a calf overload or a hamstring strain.
• Xabi Alonso confirmed Dean Huijsen, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Dani Carvajal will not be available against Juventus, with a further update to come on Saturday.
• Real Madrid count just five fit defenders after Alaba’s setback, a group weighted toward left-backs following his halftime withdrawal against Getafe.
• Plans for cover include Fede Valverde continuing at right-back and Raul Asencio partnering Éder Militão in central defence.
• Reporting indicates optimism that Huijsen, Carvajal and Alexander-Arnold could be in the squad for El Clásico, though their readiness to start remains uncertain.