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Real Madrid received a strong blow after confirmation of their veteran right-back Dani Carvajal's toe fracture, which takes him out of contention for the remaining decisive matches of the season. This absence comes at a sensitive time, as "Los Blancos" fight on several fronts, amid questions about whether this injury is the final chapter in the player's career within the "Santiago Bernabéu" fortress.
Real Madrid received a strong blow after confirmation of their veteran right-back Dani Carvajal's toe fracture, which takes him out of contention for the remaining decisive matches of the season. This absence comes at a sensitive time, as "Los Blancos" fight on several fronts, amid questions about whether this injury is the final chapter in the player's career within the "Santiago Bernabéu" fortress.
Real Madrid issued a brief statement on its official website on Saturday, confirming that medical examinations showed Carvajal suffered a fracture in "the distal phalanx of the fifth toe" of his right foot. Although the club did not specify the duration of his absence, reports from Spain indicate he will be sidelined for at least two weeks, meaning his confirmed absence from the Espanyol match, and a high probability of missing "El Clásico" against Barcelona scheduled for May 10.
As he reaches the age of 34 and with his contract nearing its end next June, fans of the Royal Club fear that Carvajal may have already played his last match in the team's jersey. With only 5 matches remaining until the end of the season, this injury puts an end to the career of a player who contributed to achieving 6 UEFA Champions League titles. Further adding to the uncertainty of his future this season is the arrival of the English star Trent Alexander-Arnold, who successfully secured a regular starting spot in the lineup at the expense of the Spanish captain.
The damage from the injury does not stop at the club level, but extends to include the player's international ambitions. After repeated absences from the Spanish national team due to a succession of injuries in the last two seasons, Carvajal's participation in the 2026 World Cup (United States, Mexico, Canada) is now at risk. With coach Luis de la Fuente relying on alternatives like Pedro Porro and Marcos Llorente, uncertainty remains about the player's call-up to the squad that will face Cape Verde in Atlanta on June 15.
The coach will have to deal with Carvajal's absence by relying entirely on Arnold, amidst a busy match schedule as the team concludes its competitions this month. This injury represents an opportunity for new faces to establish themselves, while Carvajal will focus on rehabilitation hoping to catch the final moments of the season, or perhaps to bid farewell to the fans who have long cheered his name at "the Bernabéu."
