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Club World Cup: Dani Carvajal returns after 277 days out

In Madrid's 4-0 drubbing by PSG, the return of Dani Carvajal was the sole bright spot for Los Merengues. The Spanish right-back was back in action this Wednesday, July 9, after a 277-day absence.

The Spanish full-back, sidelined for 277 days due to a torn anterior cruciate ligament, made his entrance in the 70th minute to a standing ovation from the fans in attendance. It was an emotional moment for the 33-year-old, who hadn’t donned the Madrid shirt in an official match since September 2024.

His comeback was marked by a bit too much aggression: in the 73rd minute, Carvajal picked up a yellow card for a rough challenge on Bradley Barcola—a clear sign of Madrid’s frustration against PSG’s intensity.

Despite a somewhat anxious return, Carvajal’s presence on the pitch is arguably the only piece of good news for Xabi Alonso on a night thoroughly dominated by PSG.