Dani Carvajal, right-back for Real Madrid and the Spanish national team, was stretchered off the field at the Santiago Bernabéu in the final moments of his team’s 2-0 victory over Villarreal. Carvajal left the pitch in tears, clearly in pain after a challenge that suggests he may have suffered a serious injury to his right knee.

The injury occurred when Carvajal attempted to strike the ball in a duel with Yeremy Pino, missing the ball, and immediately clutching his right knee after falling to the ground.

His teammates quickly called for medical assistance, alarmed by the apparent severity of the injury. Carvajal was carried off in stoppage time, visibly emotional, using his shirt to cover his face as he cried.

The impact of Carvajal’s injury has sparked significant concern, not only for Real Madrid but also for the Spanish national team ahead of upcoming international fixtures. The right-back is a key figure for both his club and his country, and his absence could be a major blow.

Initial medical examinations suggest a potentially serious injury to his right knee, but a more detailed diagnosis is expected in the coming hours to determine the full extent of the damage and provide an estimated recovery time.