David Alaba Set to Return to Real Madrid's Starting Lineup

Centre-back Antonio Rüdiger suffered a muscle injury to his right thigh during Real Madrid's 0:1 defeat against Espanyol Barcelona on Saturday and, according to AS, must take at least 17 days off. This could accelerate the return of David Alaba to Real's starting lineup.

David Alaba Against Manchester City in Real Madrid's Starting Lineup

As a result, Rüdiger will miss the cup game on Wednesday against Leganes, the LaLiga showdown against city rivals and second-placed Atletico Madrid on Saturday, and the first leg of the Champions League play-off against Manchester City on February 11. Alaba "is expected to be in the starting lineup against Manchester. A challenge that was already looming, but has almost become mandatory due to Rüdiger's injury," the newspaper wrote. The Austrian national team player made his comeback on January 19 after a 13-month injury break and has since made a few short appearances.

(APA/Red)

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