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Real Madrid's problems in defence have been compounded by a muscle injury to David Alaba.
Alaba has "an adductor injury in his left leg," the club said on Tuesday.
Spanish media said Alaba was expected to be out for two to three weeks, meaning he is likely to miss key matches against Atletico Madrid in La Liga on Saturday and Manchester City in the Champions League next week.
Alaba returned to action only last month after being sidelined for more than a year because of a knee injury.
His latest injury comes a day after the club said fellow central defender Antonio Rudiger has a right leg muscle injury that is also expected to keep him sidelined for up to three weeks.
Coach Carlo Ancelotti already can't count on central defender Eder Militao and right back Dani Carvajal because of injuries. Youngster Raul Asencio is the only central defender fit and available.
Ancelotti has been improvising midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni in the middle of the defence.
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