Real Madrid Faces Defensive Crisis with Alaba and Rüdiger Injuries

The LaLiga leaders are left without senior center-backs ahead of key matches, including a Champions League clash with Manchester City.

David Alaba has been sidelined with an adductor injury, just weeks after returning from a year-long ACL recovery.
Antonio Rüdiger is also ruled out for two to three weeks due to a hamstring injury sustained during a recent LaLiga match.
With Éder Militão already out for the season and Dani Carvajal unavailable until summer, Real Madrid lacks senior center-back options.
Coach Carlo Ancelotti is expected to rely on midfielder Aurélien Tchouaméni and 21-year-old Raúl Asencio in defense for upcoming matches.
The injuries come ahead of pivotal games, including the Madrid derby and the first leg of a Champions League playoff against Manchester City.