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’s problems on defense have been compounded by a muscle injury to David Alaba. Alaba has “an adductor injury in his left leg,” the club said on Tuesday. Spanish media said Alaba was expected to be out for two to three weeks,

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.