Real Madrid reported two more Corona cases on Tuesday evening: In addition to David Alaba, Isco also tested positive for COVID-19.
Real Madrid will have to do without David Alaba in their last game of the year on Wednesday night at Athletic Bilbao . The Austrian international, like offensive man Isco, tested positive for the coronavirus and must now go into isolation. This was announced by the Royal side on Tuesday evening.
Alaba moved from Bayern Munich to Real Madrid before this season and hit the ground running at the Spanish record champions. In La Liga, he has 17 appearances to his name, and in the Champions League he played in all six group matches for the Madrilenians.
This increases Real coach Carlo Ancelotti’s personnel worries ahead of the appearance at the Estadio San Mames. That’s because, in addition to Alaba and Isco, midfielders Casemiro and Luka Modric are also unable to play. “It’s a chance for other players like Camavinga or Valverde,” said the Italian. After a run of seven straight league wins, the Royals had to settle for a goalless draw against FC Cadiz last weekend. Nevertheless, Real lead the La Liga table with a commanding 43 points ahead of Sevilla FC (37 points). However, the Andalusians still have a game up their sleeve tonight against FC Barcelona.
Quartet already in isolation – Second infection in Alaba
Real Madrid had to report a Corona outbreak just a few days ago: At the end of last week, the quartet of players Andriy Lunin, Marco Asensio, Gareth Bale and Rodrygo tested positive. For Alaba himself, it is already the second infection within six months: The 29-year-old had already tested positive in August.
