Shortly after the diagnosis

“Royal” gesture for injured Real captain

Real Madrid captain Dani Carvajal will be out for months. The 32-year-old will undergo surgery in the coming days, as confirmed by the Whites. A short time later, the Champions League winners announced that the full-back's contract would be extended until the end of June 2026. A strong gesture. 

"Real Madrid want to show him all their support and love and wish him a speedy recovery so that we can enjoy his soccer on the pitch again as soon as possible," it said in a press release. Carvajal was injured on Saturday in the closing stages of the 2-0 win over FC Villarreal in the top match of the Spanish championship.

Carvajal collided with his opponent during a tackle in the closing stages of the game. The Spanish team player was still able to clear the ball. However, he then collapsed with loud cries of pain and held his right knee. He was carried off the pitch on a stretcher in tears.

"Carvajal is a key player for us because of his experience and his attitude," said coach Carlo Ancelotti about the Real professional, who has played for the Whites since the 2013/14 season and is still missing following his knee injury to Austria star David Alaba.