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Story summary
- David Alaba (Real Madrid defender) is ruled out with a severe calf strain and will be sidelined for about a week.
- Real Madrid has only two first-team center backs available.
- Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso downplayed initial concerns but confirmed the seriousness after Alaba was substituted in the match against Getafe.
- The setback comes as Real Madrid prepares for El Clasico against Barcelona and a match with Juventus.
