Real Madrid have extended defender Dani Carvajal’s contract by a further year until 2026. The 32-year-old right-back’s deal had been due to expire in the summer of 2025. Carvajal’s renewal comes one day after he suffered a likely season-ending knee ligament injury against Villarreal.

Real Madrid has rebounded from its first loss in nearly 10 months by beating Villarreal 2-0 in La Liga. Madrid has drawn even on points with leader Barcelona.

Heading into the international break, there is worry for Real Madrid. In their 2-0 victory over Villarreal on Saturday, right back Dani Carvajal had to be stretchered off due to a knee injury. He went down during stoppage time in the second half after a collision with Yermy Pino,