Real Madrid captain Carvajal is due to undergo knee surgery and is likely to miss the rest of 2025

Real Madrid captain Dani Carvajal will undergo surgery on his right knee, dealing another blow to the defender who has struggled with persistent injury problems over the past year.

«Following tests carried out by Real Madrid’s medical services on our captain Dani Carvajal, it has been determined that he has a loose body in his right knee. Carvajal will undergo arthroscopic surgery,» La Liga leaders said in a short statement on Monday.

According to club sources, the experienced defender could be sidelined for 10 weeks as he recovers from yet another operation on his troublesome right knee. The latest setback means Carvajal is likely to miss the rest of 2025.

The news came a day after Carvajal played 19 minutes as a substitute in Real’s dramatic 2-1 win over bitter rivals Barcelona.

That fiery encounter extended Real’s lead in the La Liga table to five points, with the club on 27 points to Barcelona’s 22.

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Carvajal’s injury woes stretch back a year, when he tore two ligaments and a tendon in a La Liga match against Villarreal in early October 2024, forcing the 33-year-old defender to miss much of the previous season.

While he returned to action during the Club World Cup semi-finals in July, he has since struggled to string together consistent appearances due to minor muscle problems.

The latest surgery represents another frustrating setback for a player whose experience and leadership have been crucial to Real Madrid’s success.

Published on October 28, 2025