(Reuters) -Real Madrid right back Dani Carvajal will undergo surgery after rupturing two ligaments and a tendon in his right leg, the LaLiga club said after the Spaniard was taken off on a stretcher during Saturday's 2-0 home win over Villarreal.

Defender Dani Carvajal suffered an anterior cruciate ligament rupture in Real Madrid's 2-0 LaLiga win over Villarreal, the club confirmed on Sunday, while forward Vinícius Júnior has been diagnosed with a "cervical injury.

Real Madrid have extended defender Dani Carvajal’s contract by a further year until 2026. The 32-year-old right-back’s deal had been due to expire in the summer of 2025. Carvajal’s renewal comes one day after he suffered a likely season-ending knee ligament injury against Villarreal.

Real Madrid defender Dani Carvajal announced that he has torn his anterior cruciate ligament during the ninth round of the Spanish championship match against Villarreal, which ended in a 2-0 victory.

Australia defender Alessandro Circati will miss the rest of the third round of Asia's World Cup preliminaries after his Serie A side Parma announced he had ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament in training on Friday.

Real Madrid defender Dani Carvajal confirmed he will undergo surgery after suffering a cruciate ligament injury in Saturday's 2-0 win over Villarreal in LaLiga.

Real Madrid defender Dani Carvajal suffered what looked to be a serious knee injury in their LaLiga win against Villarreal, coach Carlo Ancelotti said on Saturday, after the Spanish champions recovered their winning touch.

Dani Carvajal has suffered a double knee ligament rupture and tendon damage. How will Carlo Ancelotti account for his long-term absence?