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Real Madrid Faces Injury Crisis After Atlético Defeat

9/30/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Real Madrid lose Dani Carvajal (calf) for around four weeks and Eder Militao (ankle) may miss upcoming matches after a 5-2 defeat to Atlético Madrid.
With no fit right-back, Xabi Alonso may deploy Fede Valverde at right-back.
Madrid faces matches Kairat Almaty, Getafe, Juventus, Barcelona, Liverpool.
The defeat ends Atlético Madrid's manager Xabi Alonso's six-match La Liga winning streak.

History

Historical Context

Real Madrid's injury struggles date back to the 2013 season when key players like Cristiano Ronaldo missed crucial matches, leading to a disappointing La Liga title defense with 10 losses. As of 2023, injuries to Dani Carvajal and Eder Militao challenge the team's depth, emphasizing the ongoing difficulty of maintaining performance in high-stakes competitions like La Liga and the UEFA Champions League.

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Story summary

Real Madrid lose Dani Carvajal (calf) for around four weeks and Eder Militao (ankle) may miss upcoming matches after a 5-2 defeat to Atlético Madrid.
With no fit right-back, Xabi Alonso may deploy Fede Valverde at right-back.
Madrid faces matches Kairat Almaty, Getafe, Juventus, Barcelona, Liverpool.
The defeat ends Atlético Madrid's manager Xabi Alonso's six-match La Liga winning streak.

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