Carlo Ancelotti and Real Madrid players were left in shock following Dani Carvajal’s serious injury during their hard-fought 2-0 win over Villarreal. The victory temporarily brought Real Madrid level with Barcelona at the top of La Liga, with 21 points, while they await Barcelona’s match against Deportivo Alavés. Villarreal remains in third place with 17 points.
Despite the important victory, the focus quickly shifted to Carvajal's condition. The key defender sustained a knee injury late in the match and was stretchered off, leaving fans and players deeply concerned. Spanish media, including reports from "Cadena Ser," highlighted the growing anxiety within the Real Madrid camp over the severity of the injury.
Carvajal was reportedly in tears after the incident, which suggested a potentially serious setback. Medical evaluations revealed a tear in both his cruciate ligament and cartilage, with an expected recovery period of 8 to 10 months. This has raised major concerns for manager Carlo Ancelotti, who is already exploring the possibility of signing a new right-back in the January transfer window, given his lack of confidence in current backup options like Lucas Vazquez.
Real Madrid is expected to release an official statement soon, providing more details on Carvajal’s diagnosis and recovery plan.