David Alaba has suffered a thigh injury, Real Madrid said on Tuesday, in the latest worry for the team's defence ahead of a crucial run of games.

Real Madrid defender David Alaba will be out of action after picking up an adductor injury in his left leg, the LaLiga club said on Tuesday.

Antonio Rüdiger is the latest Real Madrid defender to suffer an injury, leaving Carlo Ancelotti without many defensive options moving forward.

Real Madrid central defender Antonio Rüdiger has been diagnosed with a leg muscle injury sustained in a Spanish league game on Saturday.

Real Madrid are facing another injury crisis in their backline. After gradually being eased back into action over recent weeks, David Alaba has gone down with injury once again, following his lengthy

Real Madrid face Leganes in the quarterfinals of the Copa del Rey at the start of a critical run of games in their season.