Carvajal of Real Madrid Diagnosed with Broken Toe

Dani Carvajal, the Real Madrid defender, has been ruled out of the Clasico on May 10 due to a toe fracture, the club announced on Saturday, and he is expected to be sidelined for two weeks, as reported by Spanish media.

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His anticipated return to action could coincide with Real Madrid's final game of the season, which is scheduled against Athletic Bilbao, giving him a potential chance to play one last time for the club.

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Real Madrid, currently in second place, trails league leaders Barcelona by 11 points, and the gap could become insurmountable if Barcelona secures a win at Osasuna this weekend while Real Madrid drops points against Espanyol on Sunday.

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The upcoming Clasico clash at Barcelona next Sunday may be Carvajal's last appearance for Real Madrid, as his contract with the club is set to expire at the end of the season.

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Throughout his career with Madrid, Carvajal has accumulated an impressive array of titles, including six Champions League wins and four La Liga championships, but his latest injury has dealt a significant blow to his hopes of being selected for Spain's World Cup squad this summer.

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At 34 years old, Carvajal's chances of making the World Cup squad were already uncertain due to an injury-plagued season, and this recent setback has further diminished his prospects.