David Alaba will not play in the derby against Barcelona due to an injury that will keep him on the bench for 7 to 10 days.

The match between Real Madrid and Barcelona is scheduled for October 26, and coach Xabi Alonso is receiving bad news from the medical staff. Before the derby, Real Madrid will play against Juventus on Wednesday in the UEFA Champions League. Unfortunately, David Alaba, the Austrian defender, has injured his soleus muscle in his right leg and will be out for 7 to 10 days, which means he will not be available for the match against Barcelona.

This absence is a blow for the Madrid team, which is two points behind its La Liga rivals and has the chance to move to first place with a home victory. Alaba, at 33 years old, has played in four matches this season, including in the league and Champions League, and his contract with Real Madrid will expire at the end of the season.