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Villarreal can launch an outsider La Liga title bid if it beats Barcelona

Villarreal has quietly mounted a potential dark horse title campaign through most of the first half of La Liga

DECEMBER 18 • Associated Press

Key Players Return to Real Madrid Squad Ahead of Girona Clash The return of Éder Militão and Antonio Rüdiger, urgently recovered to play in Montilivi against Girona this Sunday at 9:00 PM (local time),...

NOVEMBER 30 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Bench option Alaba (calf) is on the bench for Sunday's match against Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Alaba is with the team and an option Sunday, with the defender recovering from a calf injury to earn a spot on the bench. He will hope to remain fit after a four-game absence, as he has only found a few chances for minutes this season while going unused seven times.

NOVEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Makes squad list Alaba (calf) is in the squad list for Sunday's clash against Rayo Vallecano, the club posted.

Impact Alaba missed the last four games due to a calf injury but is back available for Sunday's clash against Rayo Vallecano after fully recovering from the setback. The Austrian center-back is expected to start on the bench to avoid any setbacks and won't be rushed back, as he is likely to hold a rotational role moving forward for the Merengues.

NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Real Madrid lead Marc Guehi race: La Liga leaders 'confident' of beating Liverpool to free signing of Crystal Palace captain

Real Madrid are leading the race for Marc Guehi as the La Liga leaders are reportedly "confident" of beating Liverpool to complete the free...

OCTOBER 31 • goal

Real Madrid lead Marc Guehi race: La Liga leaders 'confident' of beating Liverpool to free signing of Crystal Palace captain

Remains out Alaba (calf) is not in the squad for Saturday's game against Valencia.

Impact Alaba has been dealing with a calf injury and will miss a third straight game. His next chance to suit up will be the matchup against Liverpool in the UEFA Champions League on Nov. 4.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

Thibaut Courtois claims Real Madrid 'expecting a victory' in El Clasico as Barcelona prepare for biggest test in bid to retain La Liga crown

Thibaut Courtois claimed that Real Madrid are "expecting a victory" in El Clasico as Barcelona prepare for their biggest test in a bid to re...

OCTOBER 23 • goal

Thibaut Courtois claims Real Madrid 'expecting a victory' in El Clasico as Barcelona prepare for biggest test in bid to retain La Liga crown

Out next two games Alaba (calf) is out for the club's next two games, according ot manager Sabi Alonso, per Joel Del Rio of Marca. "Alaba I think he has noticed no injury, but his calf was getting h...

Impact Alaba is dealing with a calf overload and will force him to pause for the time being set to miss their next two games against Juventus on Wednesday and Barcelona on Sunday. This is a rough loss for the club as Dean Huijsen (calf) is also injured, leaving the middle of the defense with little depth. He will hope for a qucik turnaround, as he was just earning some starts after a depth role to begin the season.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

From Ballon d'Or to broken: What next for Rodri? Man City's injury-plagued midfielder facing fight to resurrect his career

Manchester City's Champions League visit to Villarreal should have been a triumphant homecoming for Rodri, a return to the club that made hi...

OCTOBER 21 • goal

From Ballon d'Or to broken: What next for Rodri? Man City's injury-plagued midfielder facing fight to resurrect his career

Deals with calf overload Alabawas forced off at halftime of Sunday's 1-0 win against Getafe due to calf overload, according to AS.

Impact Alaba couldn't play the second half of the Madrid derby against Getafe on Sunday as he was dealing with calf overload, and coach Xabi Alonso likely didn't want to take any risks with the veteran given the injuries in the backline for the Merengues. With Alaba possibly sidelined, Raul Asencio could see increased playing time moving forward.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

David Alaba feels 'himself' again after overcoming injury and is no longer prepared to be Real Madrid's fifth choice centerback

David Alaba has regained full fitness after overcoming an injury nightmare and is now prepared to fight for a regular place in the Real Madr...

OCTOBER 19 • goal

David Alaba feels 'himself' again after overcoming injury and is no longer prepared to be Real Madrid's fifth choice centerback

Real Madrid's Master Plan: A New Center-Back Without Spending a Single Dollar Real Madrid is once again proving that its dominance extends beyond the pitch and into the boardroom. The Spanish giants, experts in signing...

OCTOBER 10 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Forced off with cramps Alaba was forced off in the 80th minute of Tuesday's 2-1 victory against Bosnia due to cramps.

Impact Alaba played nearly full games during the international break with Austria, logging 70 minutes against Cyprus and 80 minutes against Bosnia. After such a long time without competitive minutes, the Austrian captain experienced cramps in both legs and was forced off on Tuesday. Alaba will be available for upcoming fixtures with the Merengues, although he is expected to hold a rotational role in central defense moving forward.

SEPTEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Plays first minutes this season Alaba featured for 70 minutes in Saturday's 1-0 victory against Cyprus, confirming he is back fit and available for Real Madrid.

Impact Alaba returned ahead of schedule in a friendly game in mid August but was yet to feature for the first time this season to confirm he is back fit. That was done since the center back played 70 minutes with Austria on Saturday, securing a clean sheet and a victory against Cyprus. This is good news for the veteran who is still building his fitness and will offer a quality backup option to the undisputed Dean Huijsen for coach Xabi Alonso this season.

SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

David Alaba receives Serie A offer as Real Madrid look to get high-earning defender off of wage books amid injury struggles | Goal.com US Fiorentina have made an approach for Real Madrid defender David Alaba, with the Serie A side pushing to sign the Austrian after his injury s...

AUGUST 29 • GOAL.COM

Nearly fully fit Alaba (thigh) featured in the pre-season friendly in Austria on Tuesday and said he is nearly at one hundred percent. "I am happy, it is clear. It is my country, I believe that the...

Impact Alaba returned well ahead of schedule from his thigh injury and featured in Tuesday's pre-season friendly in his native Austria to confirm his recovery. This is great news for the Merengues since he is an experienced player and new coach Xabi Alonso will likely count on him this season. That said, Alaba has played in the backline in recent seasons but entered the pitch in midfield against the Austrian team, making him a versatile option for the upcoming season.

AUGUST 13 • ROTOWIRE

David Alaba's Agent Issues Firm Transfer Response to Real Madrid, Saudi Pro League David Alaba is in the final 12 months of his contract with Real Madrid.

AUGUST 11 • SI.COM

Already back training Alaba (thigh) was surprisingly already back in team training on Monday, the club posted.

Impact Alaba suffered a new thigh injury at the end of June while he was rehabbing from a previous injury but the Austrian defender was already back in team training on Monday for the return from holidays of the Merengues. Alaba will likely not be rushed back by new coach Xabi Alonso since he will want to keep his defender fit to have an additional option in central defense, as many of them dealt with injuries last season and in the coach's system, three of them are needed in the back-three. Alaba will, however, likely hold a rotational role to newcomer Dean Huijsen who is expected to start on the left DC position.

AUGUST 5 • ROTOWIRE

Transfer Rumors: Real Madrid Want Barcelona Star; Nunez Offered New Liverpool Escape Route Jadon Sancho, Eberechi Eze, Nicolas Jackson and David Alaba also feature in the transfer gossip.

JULY 29 • SI.COM

Doctor Breaks Down Carvajal, Alaba, and Militao's Injury Issues at Real Madrid [Exclusive] Real Madrid have suffered from multiple long-term injuries recently. Dani Carvajal, David Alaba, and Eder Miltao have spent significant amou...

JULY 23 • SI.COM

Real Madrid desperate to offload David Alaba due to massive wage and constant fitness struggles as Spanish giants await offers for ex-Bayern Munich star | Goal.com US Real Madrid are actively trying to offload David Alaba, as injuries and high wages have turned him into a financial and sporting burden.

JULY 22 • GOAL.COM

Real Madrid Star Ruled Out for Remainder of Club World Cup Through Injury Real Madrid have confirmed defender David Alaba has been diagnosed with a new injury.

JUNE 28 • SI.COM

Suffers new injury Alaba, who's rehabbing from a knee injury, has been diagnosed with a left thigh injury, the club announced Friday.

Impact It seems Alaba can't stay healthy, and this new injury will push his timeline to return further back. Los Merengues have decent depth on defense, though, as they signed Dean Huijsen before the Club World Cup and should welcome Eder Militao back as well for the start of the 2025/26 campaign -- if not sooner. Alaba will aim to get fit for the start of preseason after the Club World Cup.

JUNE 27 • ROTOWIRE

Kylian Mbappé sidelined with illness for Real Madrid's Club World Cup opener

Kylian Mbappé was sidelined for Real Madrid’s Club World Cup opener on Wednesday as the star forward recovers from an illness

JUNE 18 • Associated Press

Needs more time to return Alaba (knee) has trained with the team but needs more time to return, coach Xabi Alonso said in the press conference. "We need to be calm with the others. Alaba, Carvajal and Milit...

Impact Alaba is making good progress in his recovery from a long-term knee injury but will need more time before returning to action, with the earliest possible date being June 26 against Salzburg in the third game of the FIFA Club World Cup group stage. The Austrian suffered a torn meniscus in late April that ruled him out for the rest of the 2024/25 season. Alaba will face competition to regain a starting role in the backline, as new addition Dean Huijsen and Raul Asencio have both performed well despite their young age.

JUNE 18 • ROTOWIRE

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