Injured Dani Carvajal stretchered off in agony as Real Madrid fear worst

Real Madrid defender Dani Carvajal was stretchered off in agony at the end of their 2-0 win over Villarreal.

Major injury concern as Carvajal is stretchered off at full time with Vini Jr also forced off with a shoulder issue

Updates to follow…. https://t.co/bQpHsvcLl1

— Football España (@footballespana_) October 5, 2024

Los Blancos extended their unbeaten La Liga run with victory over the Yellow Submarine but post-game focus has centred on Carvajal.

The veteran full back dropped to the turf in added time after colliding with Yeremy Pino and concern was instant.

Dani Carvajal was emotional as he was stretchered off the pitch after suffering a leg injury.

Get well soon pic.twitter.com/FyRAtRUkK7

— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) October 5, 2024

Footage from inside the stadium shows the moment of realisation for Carvajal with his pain clear and major concern over the extent of a knee injury.

Dani Carvajal está lesionado. Gritando fuertisimo. Tiene pinta de MUY GRAVE.

Que sea lo menor posible… pic.twitter.com/Y8auI2UQum

— MT2 (@madrid_total2) October 5, 2024

Carvajal was comforted by teammate Lucas Vazquez as the Real Madrid medical staff rushed onto the pitch.

Early images show the full back in tears as he was carried from the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu turf on a stretcher and updates will arrive in the coming days.

Dani Carvajal seems to have over extended his knee.

He leaves on a stretcher in tears. pic.twitter.com/hiHApoLbLC

— Madrid Xtra (@MadridXtra) October 5, 2024

He is certain to miss Spain duty next week but that could be the start of a long term absence for the 32-year-old.

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