Dani Carvajal has confirmed he will need surgery after suffering a “serious” cruciate ligament injury in Real Madrid’s 2-0 win over Villarreal at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu. The Spain right-back was left screaming in agony after seemingly over-extending his knee in a collision with Yeremy Pino in added time, and was carried off the pitch on a stretcher in tears.
The La Liga side said that Brazil forward Vinicius Junior had suffered a neck injury and his “progress will be monitored”.
Real’s victory came after a shock defeat by Lille in the Champions League on Wednesday.
Federico Valverde gave Real the lead in the 14th minute. Vinicius Junior made sure of the victory with 17 minutes left to play, launching a fierce effort from long range into the top corner.
Real had further chances to increase their lead but Antonio Rudiger sent a header over the bar and England international Jude Bellingham’s long-range effort sailed wide of the post.
Ancelotti’s side are now undefeated in 41 La Liga matches (W30 D11), the second best unbeaten streak by a team in the entire history of the competition.
Credit: bbc.com
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