Injuries Hit Real Madrid Ahead of Betis Clash and Spanish Super Cup

02 January 2026at08:39

Real Madrid captain Dani Carvajal will miss the team's upcoming match against Real Betis next Sunday due to a knee injury sustained last November, according to Diario AS.

The 33-year-old hopes to return for the Spanish Super Cup semi-final, which will see Real Madrid face Atlético Madrid next Thursday in Saudi Arabia.

Federico Valverde is expected to cover the right-back position in Carvajal's absence. In related news, the Royal Club received positive updates with the return of David Alaba, Ferland Mendy, Eduardo Camavinga, and Valverde to fitness after recovering from muscular problems.

On another front, Kylian Mbappé will miss the Super Cup after suffering a knee sprain during training. Eder Militão and Trent Alexander-Arnold also remain sidelined until March and February, respectively, further escalating Real Madrid's defensive concerns due to injuries.

Q&A

Why will Dani Carvajal miss Real Madrid's upcoming match against Real Betis?

Carvajal is sidelined due to a knee injury sustained in November, making him unavailable for the Real Betis game. He aims to return for the Spanish Super Cup semi-final against Atlético Madrid.

How do Real Madrid's recent injuries impact their prospects for the Spanish Super Cup?

Real Madrid's Super Cup prospects are impacted by key injuries to Mbappé, Militão, and Alexander-Arnold. Carvajal's potential absence further heightens defensive concerns for the crucial semi-final.