Real Madrid’s David Alaba fit to feature against Las Palmas after year out with ACL injury

David Alaba could make his first Real Madrid appearance in over a year after recovering from an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) rupture. Carlo Ancelotti confirmed that the Austrian defender took part in training on Friday and could play off the bench in Madrid’s La Liga game against Las Palmas on Sunday. “He’s (Alaba) fine, he played 40 minutes yesterday with a good feeling,” said Ancelotti, who later named Alaba in his matchday squad for the visit of Las Palmas. “Obviously he needs a bit of rhythm, the knee responds well. He won’t start tomorrow, but he can...

Jan 18, 2025 - 15:22
Real Madrid’s David Alaba fit to feature against Las Palmas after year out with ACL injury
David Alaba could make his first Real Madrid appearance in over a year after recovering from an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) rupture. Carlo Ancelotti confirmed that the Austrian defender took part in training on Friday and could play off the bench in Madrid’s La Liga game against Las Palmas on Sunday. “He’s (Alaba) fine, he played 40 minutes yesterday with a good feeling,” said Ancelotti, who later named Alaba in his matchday squad for the visit of Las Palmas. “Obviously he needs a bit of rhythm, the knee responds well. He won’t start tomorrow, but he can...