'Coming back like a beast' - Dani Carvajal posts update from ambulance following horror injury in Real Madrid's win against Villarreal

In second-half stoppage time, the 32-year-old was stretchered off with a knee injury - something that reduced him to tears. The Spain international then posted on Instagram from an ambulance that he will have surgery and would be out for a "few months".

The post reads: "Serious cruciate ligament injury confirmed, I'm going to have to go through surgery and be off the field for a few months. Already looking forward to starting recovery and coming back like a beast. Thank you all so much for your messages, I feel very loved. 🤍."

Cruciate ligament injuries can rule a player out for a matter of months to a year, depending on the severity of the problem. Carvajal is a serial winner, is Madrid's first-choice right-back, and will be a huge loss going forward for Carlo Ancelotti's side.

While Carvajal prepares for surgery and then a lengthy spell on the sidelines, Los Blancos - who sit second in La Liga behind rivals Barcelona - are next in action on October 19 away to mid-table Celta Vigo.