Real Madrid has received bad news as captain Dani Carvajal needs arthroscopic surgery on his right knee, the club announced on Monday. This decision follows medical tests that revealed a ‘loose body’ in the knee that has been troubling the veteran defender for months.
As a result, the player may be sidelined for up to 10 weeks, meaning he might miss the remaining matches of 2025, according to club sources.
This setback comes just after Real Madrid’s victory against Barcelona in a dramatic El Clasico, where they won 2-1. With this win, Real Madrid has secured a five-point lead over their Catalan rivals at the top of La Liga. However, the absence of their captain will test the team’s defensive stability and overall strength in crucial upcoming matches.
Carvajal has faced numerous challenges due to injury. He had been sidelined for months following multiple ligament and tendon injuries late in 2024, making his return to the pitch during the club World Cup in July.