Real Madrid’s injury woes continue to mount, creating a difficult period for Carlo Ancelotti and his squad. For over a year, knee injuries have plagued the club, affecting both seasoned players and emerging talents. Dani Carvajal, David Alaba, and Éder Militão have been some of the key players hit, with Militão’s two serious knee injuries raising concerns about the future of one of the team’s defensive pillars.
But the problem is not limited to the first team. Even Real Madrid’s youth teams, such as Castilla and Juvenil A, have been affected. Rising star Joan Martínez, for example, had his season derailed by injury. The latest setback is even more troubling: Jacobo Ramón, a promising central defender from Castilla who was hoping to make the leap to the senior squad, has been sidelined again after just recovering from a previous muscle injury. This latest blow, which will keep him out for nearly a month, complicates Ancelotti’s already strained options for the defense, particularly with key matches coming up.
This injury comes at a particularly inopportune time, as Real Madrid prepares for a critical Champions League clash against Liverpool. With the team already dealing with a depleted defense, Ancelotti may be forced to rely on even more limited resources. One potential beneficiary could be Raúl Asencio, another young player from Castilla, who might make his Champions League debut in this high-stakes match.
The string of injuries has left Ancelotti with a tough challenge in terms of squad rotation. With fewer players available, the coach must navigate a busy schedule while trying to maintain competitiveness on multiple fronts. Although Real Madrid remains in second place in La Liga, these ongoing injuries could jeopardize their ambitions in the Champions League, particularly against the toughest European contenders.
