Overview
- Real Madrid's David Alaba is the third player from the team to sustain a serious knee ligament injury this season, following goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois and defender Éder Militão.
- Alaba's injury occurred during a match against Villarreal, which Real Madrid won 4-1.
- Alaba is expected to undergo surgery on his left knee and is unlikely to play again this season.
- Real Madrid's coach, Carlo Ancelotti, is facing challenges in rebuilding the squad due to the injury setbacks.
- Real Madrid is currently leading the Spanish league by a point over Girona.