AFCON 2025
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti faces a major injury crisis ahead of the Copa del Rey final against Barcelona.
David Alaba and Eduardo Camavinga will miss the match due to muscle problems, with Camavinga suffering a “complete tear of his left adductor tendon” that rules him out for the season.
Ancelotti revealed the extent of the injuries after Real Madrid’s 1-0 win against Getafe, where Alaba was replaced by Camavinga at half-time, only for the French midfielder to also exit the game injured.
The Real Madrid boss said: “Camavinga needs to be seen [on Thursday], but both he and Alaba’s are muscle problems, and it’s difficult for them to be there for Saturday.”
🚨⚠️ The season is over for Eduardo Camavinga as he suffered the complete tear of his left adductor tendon.
Camavinga also expected to miss the Club World Cup. pic.twitter.com/e4KnOZa9L7
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) April 24, 2025
This latest setback adds to Ancelotti’s woes, with defenders Ferland Mendy, Eder Militao, and Dani Carvajal, as well as forward Kylian Mbappe, already out.
Los Blancos are out of the Champions League and 4 points behind Barcelona in LaLiga, with 5 games to go, making this final even more important. Anything less than a win could be devastating for Ancelotti’s chances of continuing beyond this season.
