Real will only have defender Asencio for the match against Leganés in the Copa del Rey.
Bad luck strikes Madrid. Defender Alaba has suffered an adductor injury in his left leg and will be sidelined for two to three weeks. With this, Real Madrid loses its fifth defender just one day after the winter transfer window closed. Find the top football results at live sport scores.
Young Asencio and midfielder Tchouaméni are the only options available for coach Carlo Ancelotti in the quarterfinal match against Leganés in the Copa del Rey this Wednesday, the 5th. In a press conference on Tuesday, the coach also confirmed the absences of Bellingham and Mbappé but assured that Vini Jr., who was doubtful, will be available.
The timing of this injury couldn’t be worse. After the match against Leganés, Real Madrid faces Atletico Madrid in a direct battle for the La Liga lead over the weekend and then takes on Manchester City in the Champions League playoffs midweek.
Alaba, who is expected to be out for two to three weeks, joins Carvajal, Éder Militão, Rüdiger, and Camavinga on the injury list. The most recent setback was Rüdiger’s, who also suffered a muscle injury, just like Camavinga. Militão and Carvajal are out for the season.
Alaba’s injury comes just a day after the transfer window closed in Spain. Despite Rüdiger’s injury, Real Madrid opted not to make any additional signings. ToSport, your go-to place for football results.
