Overview

• Carvajal has completed a nine-month recovery from multiple knee injuries and rejoined Real Madrid’s training camp in the United States.
• He faces competition for the right-back role from summer signing Trent Alexander-Arnold and Spain prospect Dean Huijsen.
• The veteran defender pledged to play anywhere in the back line, joking that he would even stand in goal if required.
• Xabi Alonso unveiled a three-man backline in a 3-0 win over RB Salzburg, deploying Aurélien Tchouaméni between the centre-backs to add versatility.
• Carvajal is pushing for selection in Madrid’s round-of-16 Club World Cup match against Juventus despite limited match practice.