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Keeps clean sheet in win Alaba made three blocks, two clearances and three interceptions in Saturday's 1-0 Champions League Final victory against Liverpool. He also won two of four tackles in the match.
Impact Alaba returned to the squad Saturday for the first time in a month after recovering from an adductor injury, and he helped keep a clean sheet to win his third Champions League title. The 29-year-old exceeded expectations after joining Real Madrid from Bayern Munich in the summer, adequately replacing Sergio Ramos and Raphael Varane in central defense alongside Eder Militao, keeping a combined 15 clean sheets in 42 games (all starts) across La Liga and the UCL this season.
MAY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Back in starting XI Alaba (groin) is in the starting XI for Saturday's UCL final against Liverpool.
Impact As expected, Alaba is back in the starting XI Saturday, his first minutes since the first leg against Manchester City. That said, he's taken his recovery slow and has been training for a couple weeks, so a full 90 for him wouldn't be surprising, if not full 120.
MAY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
In traveling squad Alaba (groin) is in the traveling squad for Saturday's UCL final against Liverpool.
Impact This isn't much of an update on Alaba, who has been training for a couple weeks and is expected to be ready to start Saturday. He hasn't played since the first leg against Manchester City, but he's expected to be fit enough for a full 120 minutes given his time back in training.
MAY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
David Alaba exclusive: 'This shirt does something to you' David Alaba speaks exclusively to The Athletic about the aura of Real Madrid, the intensity of Klopp's Liverpool and Pep's influence on him
MAY 27, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Continues to train Alaba (groin) trained Monday ahead of Saturday's UCL final against Liverpool.
Impact If needed, Alaba probably could've played in last Friday's league match, but there was no need for him to push. He returned to training about 10 days ago and will have roughly two weeks of training in him ahead of Saturday, likely meaning a return to the starting XI for the final.
MAY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Out against Betis Alaba (groin) was not called up by Real Madrid for Friday's clash against Real Betis.
Impact Alaba has been out with an adductor injury since late April, and he will miss Friday's La Liga season finale as well. After that, he'll have about a week to recover before the Champions League Final against Liverpool.
MAY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Training with team Alaba (groin) returned to training with Real Madrid on Friday.
Impact Alaba is unlikely to be fit enough for Sunday's clash against Cadiz, but he will be aiming to return by the Betis game next weekend in order to get him some minutes before the Champions League Final on May 28.
MAY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Out for second leg Alaba (groin) is in the initial squad list for Wednesday's match against Manchester City, but he won't be able to play, according to manager Carlo Ancelotti. "There's no question t...
Impact It's unclear why Alaba is in the squad list if he can't play, but that's the route Ancelotti is taking. Eder Militao and Nacho get the task of holding Man City down after giving up four goals in the first leg. Alaba has only been out a week with the injury and will likely be out another week, at a minimum.
MAY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Doubtful against Man City Alaba (groin) has "practically been ruled out" for Wednesday's Champions League semifinal against Manchester City, according to Miguel Angel Diaz of COPE.
Impact Alaba has been dealing with an adductor injury for the last 10 days or so and it seems unlikely he will be fit enough to play in the second leg of the Champions League fixture even though he's in the initial squad list. Eder Militao and Nacho will likely be the central defensive pairing against City.
MAY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Facing another fitness test in UCL Alaba (groin) will be a game time decision for Wednesday's Champions League semifinal second leg against Manchester City, according to Sergio Quirante of Gol.
Impact Alaba has been dealing with an adductor injury for the last week, and he was only fit enough to play the first half of the first leg against City on Tuesday. He won't play against Espanyol in La Liga on Saturday as he races to be fit enough to return for the UCL second leg on Wednesday. With Eder Militao and Nacho both suspended for Saturday's game, Jesus Vallejo and youth team player Mario Gila might get the start in central defense.
APRIL 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Comes off at halftime in UCL Alaba was subbed off at halftime of Tuesday's Champions League semi-final first leg against Manchester City with a likely recurrence of his groin issue.
Impact Alaba was carrying a groin injury into Tuesday's game and he lasted only one half before being replaced by Nacho in central defense. He was reportedly less than 70 percent entering the match and that was clearly the case. If he made the injury worse, it's unlikely he'll be in the XI for Saturday's league match against Espanyol.
APRIL 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Starting against Man City Alaba (groin) is in the starting XI for Tuesday's match against Manchester City.
Impact Alaba apparently isn't 100-percent fit, which is a bit worrying going against this Man City attack. Alaba suffered a groin injury about a week ago, so the hope is that playing on the issue doesn't make matters worse. He's missed just three matches across league and UCL play this season.
APRIL 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Ancelotti fine with Madrid not seen as favorite against City
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Optimistic to play in UCL Alaba (groin) has about a 60% chance of being fit enough to start in Tuesday's Champions League clash against Manchester City, according to Mario Cortegana of Marca.
Impact Alaba took part in the final training session before Tuesday's game, and Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti is optimistic about his fitness for the game -- Alaba's 60% chance is looking better than Casemiro's 30% chance, according to Marca. Nacho or Jesus Vallejo would be the backup options in central defense if Alaba can't play.
APRIL 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
England vs. Spain: Champions League reaches semifinals
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Late fitness test for UCL Alaba (groin) has been called up by Real Madrid for Tuesday's Champions League clash against Manchester City, but he still hasn't returned to training with the team, Marca reports.
Impact Alaba will be a late fitness test before Tuesday's game, as he was subbed out with an adductor injury at halftime of last week's La Liga win over Osasuna. He has a few days left to recover, but his potential absence would be a huge blow for Madrid's defense, especially if Casemiro -- who's in the same situation as Alaba with a thigh injury -- isn't able to play either.
APRIL 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Injury not expected to be serious Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti said Wednesday that he doesn't think Alaba's adductor injury is serious.
Impact Alaba was subbed out at halftime of Wednesday's victory against Osasuna with a groin injury, but he's expected to be fit by Tuesday's Champions League clash against Manchester City.
APRIL 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Scores, pulls groin Alaba scored one goal from three shots on target but was taken off after 45 minutes as a precaution for a groin injury during Wednesday's 3-1 win over Osasuna, according to manager...
Impact Alaba now faces a race to be fit for Tuesday's UCL trip to Manchester City, even if the manager was just being careful in taking him out of Wednesday's contest. As he was still able to open the scoring before his departure, his abilities were still plain for all to see. To be as safe as the team, look to Nacho as a possible replacement at center-back if Alaba ends up out in a coming contest.
APRIL 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Madrid wins again despite Benzema's missed penalty kicks
Not even a bad day for Karim Benzema was enough to keep Real Madrid from moving closer to clinching the Spanish league titleAPRIL 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
