‘Alaba’ is injured and will have to rest for 2-3 weeks.

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Real Madrid are in a defensive crisis ahead of their crucial Champions League clash with Manchester City, with David Alaba set to be out for two to three weeks as the

two giants clash in a two-legged playoff to secure a place in the Champions League last 16 this month.

Carlo Ancelotti has been dealt another blow as key defender Alaba limped off training on Monday. And is expected to be out for two to three weeks with a left leg muscle injury.

Madrid also have a huge derby against Atletico Madrid on Saturday. With just one point currently separating the top two in LaLiga. 

Madrid’s problems could be a welcome boost for City as they bid to eliminate the defending champions to book their place in the last 16.

City almost failed to even make it beyond the league phase of the Champions League as they need a second-half comeback to beat Club Brugge last week.

But they slipped to a humiliating 5-1 defeat by Arsenal on Sunday. And are now outside the Premier League’s top four.

He will definitely miss the first leg at the Etihad Stadium on Tuesday and is likely to miss the second leg in Madrid on February 19.

Madrid are also without Eder Militao and Dani Carvajal, สมัคร UFABET วันนี้ รับเครดิตฟรีสำหรับสมาชิกใหม่ who have been out with serious knee injuries since late 2024,

while Antonio Rudiger was forced off in Saturday’s 1-0 defeat at Espanyol with a hamstring problem. And he is almost certain to miss both legs with City, with

limited options forcing Ancelotti to use 21-year-old youngster Raul Asensio alongside Aurileon Chuameni, with

Madrid also due to face Atletico Madrid on Saturday, with the two sides currently just one point apart in La Liga.