Following the 4-1 victory over Villarreal, it has been revealed that David Alaba picked up an ACL injury, potentially ruling him out for the remainder of the season. Despite starting the game at center-back alongside Antonio Rudiger, Alaba suffered the injury in the first half and was substituted around the 35th minute.
This adds to Real Madrid’s defensive crisis, with Thibaut Courtois and Eder Militao already enduring long-term injuries earlier in the season. With Alaba sidelined, Carlo Ancelotti is left with limited options, relying on Nacho Fernandez and Rudiger as the only two reliable choices in central defense.
The injury comes at a critical time for Alaba, who was recently linked with a potential departure from Santiago Bernabeu due to inconsistent performances. Clubs like Manchester United, Juventus, and Al Ittihad were reportedly interested, with a speculated asking price of around €60 million.
However, the ACL injury is likely to impact Alaba’s future significantly, possibly prompting him to stay at Real Madrid until he fully recovers. The defender’s season-ending injury adds another layer of challenge for the club as they navigate a competitive season.