Real Madrid won the difficult match against Villarreal with a score of 2-0, competing with traditional rivals Barcelona for the top spot in La Liga.
With this victory, Real Madrid reached 21 points, temporarily tying with Barcelona at the top of the table, while awaiting Barcelona’s match against Deportivo Alavés on Sunday evening. Villarreal remains in third place with 17 points.
The injury to Dani Carvajal, Real Madrid’s star, dominated the scene among the Spanish team’s fans after the victory over Villarreal.
Carvajal sustained a knee injury moments before the end of the match and was carried off on a stretcher for treatment, amid cries and distress from the player.
A state of fear and panic prevailed within the corridors of Real Madrid due to Carvajal’s injury, as reported by the Spanish press after the match.
The newspaper “Cadena Ser” revealed the severity of Carvajal’s injury, stating that the player underwent medical examinations to determine the extent of the damage.
The report indicated that Carvajal cried after his injury, suggesting that he had suffered a severe and potentially dangerous blow.
While there were speculations of a long-term injury due to the player’s knee pain, initial examinations indicated that he had suffered a tear in his cruciate ligament and cartilage.
The expected absence period is estimated to be between 8 to 10 months, news that greatly upset Carlo Ancelotti.
The Italian coach has asked Perez to begin negotiations for a right-back to sign in the upcoming January transfer window, as Ancelotti does not have much confidence in Vazquez, especially with the season still in its early stages.
Real Madrid is scheduled to announce the full details of Carvajal’s injury diagnosis in the coming hours after the conclusion of his examinations.