Real Madrid’s Defensive Crisis Deepens as Search for Right-Back Intensifies
Following Dani Carvajal’s devastating injury, Real Madrid has embarked on a mission to find a suitable replacement at right-back. The Spanish giants are well aware that securing a top-notch candidate in the January transfer window will be a daunting task.
Carvajal’s long-term absence has left Lucas Vázquez, a converted winger, as the only senior option at right-back. In response, the club has been flooded with over 10 potential candidates, but the most desirable options are already tied to other clubs.
One player who has caught Madrid’s attention is Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold. Although his contract expires next summer, the England international’s characteristics and international experience make him an attractive option. However, it remains unclear whether Alexander-Arnold is willing to leave Liverpool, and negotiating a mid-season deal would be a significant challenge.
As Madrid explores alternative options, they are also considering younger, longer-term prospects. The club’s defensive vulnerabilities were exposed when they missed out on centre-back Leny Yoro last summer, and coach Carlo Ancelotti is eager to strengthen his defensive lineup.
At left-back, Alphonso Davies remains a priority for the summer of 2025, but bringing forward his arrival would require a complex agreement with Bayern. Meanwhile, Madrid’s first-team squad is already understaffed in defence, with Éder Militão and Antonio Rüdiger forming the first-choice central defensive pairing.
As the search for a right-back continues, Madrid is prepared to bide their time and stick with their current squad if they don’t find a suitable replacement. The pressure is on to find a solution to their defensive crisis, but it won’t be an easy task.
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