Real Madrid defender David Alaba has suffered another injury setback, with the club confirming that he has picked up an adductor injury in his left leg.
The 32-year-old Austria captain, who recently returned to action after a year-long layoff due to an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear, will be out of commission for an unspecified period.
Real Madrid’s medical team diagnosed the injury after conducting tests, and Alaba’s progress is being closely monitored.
The injury comes at a crucial time for Real Madrid, who face a busy schedule in the coming weeks. They take on Leganes in the Copa del Rey quarter-finals on Wednesday, followed by a league derby against Atletico Madrid on Saturday, and a Champions League clash against Manchester City on February 11.
Real Madrid currently top the LaLiga standings with 49 points from 22 matches, just one point ahead of second-placed Atletico.
