Real Madrid’s injury nightmare continues to grow 😩⚪️
❌ Aurélien Tchouaméni
❌ Dani Carvajal
❌ Franco Mastantuono
❌ Antonio Rüdiger
❌ David Alaba
Another major setback for Xabi Alonso — he’ll need answers quickly. The timing couldn’t be more brutal…
The Story of Real Madrid’s Injury Struggles 📉⚪️
Real Madrid’s season has been marked by outstanding performances on the pitch — but behind the scenes, the club has been battling a growing list of injuries that has tested the depth and mentality of the squad.
It all began early in the campaign, when key players started picking up setbacks one after another. Some were muscle problems, some were impact injuries, others were long-term issues carried over from previous seasons. Each time a player returned, it seemed another one was forced to step aside.
The pattern became painfully familiar:
- A crucial defender goes down — forcing tactical reshuffles and emergency solutions.
- A midfield linchpin suffers a setback — leaving Xabi Alonso searching for new combinations.
- A young talent misses precious development time — disrupting the club’s long-term plans.
- A senior leader picks up a knock — creating uncertainty in big matches.
Through it all, Real Madrid refused to panic.
Xabi Alonso shifted systems, rotated wisely, and leaned on academy talent when needed. Veterans stepped up, younger players accelerated their growth, and the squad’s resilience became one of the season’s defining themes.
But the challenge remains enormous. Every injury forces a new adjustment. Every return requires patience. Every upcoming match demands a perfect balance between risk and recovery.
This season, Real Madrid aren’t just battling opponents — they’re fighting time, fatigue, and fate.
And as the fixtures become more intense, one question hangs over the Bernabéu:
Can the team stay strong long enough to reach the finish line?
