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, which the club later confirmed was an ACL tear.

Defender Dani Carvajal suffered an anterior cruciate ligament rupture in Real Madrid's 2-0 LaLiga win over Villarreal, the club confirmed on Sunday, while forward Vinícius Júnior has been diagnosed with a "cervical injury.

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.