LaLiga: Ancelotti confirms double injury blow after Real Madrid defeat Villarreal

Real Madrid duo of Vinicius Jr and Dani Carvajal suffered injuries in their win over Villarreal on Saturday.

The LaLiga champions won 2-0, thanks to goals from Federico Valverde and Vinicius.

But the Brazilian winger came off holding his shoulder shortly after scoring.

Moments later, Carvajal was stretchered off with a serious knee injury.

Speaking after the game, Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti said: “Dani Carvajal has suffered a serious knee injury. We’re all very sad.”

On Vinicius, he added: “Vinicius Jr is in pain and will undergo tests in the next hours.

“His neck is blocked, he has suffered a problem and that’s something we need to check with the medical staff.”