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Dani Carvajal Confirms Season-Ending ACL Tear After Injury in Real Madrid's Win

Oct 5, 2024, 09:46 PM

Real Madrid defender Dani Carvajal suffered a serious knee injury during his team's 2-0 victory over Villarreal on October 5, 2024. Carvajal attempted to stand after the injury but couldn't take a step and was carried off on a stretcher in tears, prompting a hush around the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium. He left the stadium in an ambulance heading to the hospital. Initial reports indicated that he had no stability in his knee, and the club fears his season may be over. Carvajal later confirmed via Instagram that he has torn his anterior cruciate ligament and will require surgery, sidelining him for several months. He stated, "Serious cruciate ligament injury confirmed. I'll have to go through surgery and be off the pitch for a few months. Already looking forward to starting recovery and coming back like a beast. Thank you all so much for your messages, I feel very loved." This injury comes shortly after he was called up by Spain for upcoming international matches.