David Alaba returned to the field after more than 399 days of absence. Facing Las Palmas, the Austrian received a standing ovation from the Santiago Bernabéu.
David Alaba returns a lawn 399 days after rupturing his left anterior cruciate ligament. Against Las Palmas, the Austrian made his return after more than a year outside the green rectangle.
Upon his entry in the 75th minute, The Santiago Bernabéu directly showed all its love towards its central defender. Songs, applause, David Alaba well deserved his ovation.
The ordeal of David Alaba
December 17, 2023, Real Madrid hosts Villarreal at the Santiago Bernabéu. The Madrilenians made short work of the groguets. Final score: 4-1. Nevertheless, Los Blancos return to the locker room very sad.
-At the half-hour mark, the Austrian tried to recover a ball. While falling, the central defender hurts himself and writhes in pain on the pitch. The Real Madrid doctors are rushing towards number 4 but the sensations do not foresee anything good. News confirmed after the meeting: Alaba suffers from a ruptured left anterior cruciate ligament. His season is over.
It was more than a year later, with many relapses, that David Alaba made his return. It was a long recovery, but now he’s back. Little by little, the defender will regain his rhythm and the Madrilenians also hope that he will find his best level. To be continued.
Ben Fernandes Santos
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