Real Madrid set David Alaba return date

Real Madrid are preparing for the return of defender David Alaba, who has been recovering from an ACL injury sustained in December 2023.

After slow progress, Alaba has recently fully rejoined team training following La Liga's winter break. If all goes well, he could make his competitive return against Las Palmas on January 19, 2024. His comeback is crucial for coach Carlo Ancelotti, as Madrid has been left with just one senior centre-back, Antonio Rudiger, after Eder Militao's second ACL injury.

Other players like Aurelien Tchouameni and Raul Asencio have filled in at the back, but Ancelotti is eager to bring Alaba's experience back into the lineup. However, Alaba will miss upcoming matches against Valencia, Deportivo Minera, Mallorca, and potentially the Supercopa de España final.