Dani Carvajal, the Real Madrid captain, has announced his readiness to return to competitive football after a nine-month recovery from a serious knee injury sustained in October 2024. Carvajal confirmed he is fully fit and available to play again, expressing confidence in his ability to perform at 100%. His comeback was officially marked on July 9, 2025, when he returned to the pitch during Real Madrid's 4-0 defeat against PSG in the FIFA Club World Cup semifinal. This match also saw the return of teammate Éder Militão, who came back from his second anterior cruciate ligament injury after eight months out. Carvajal is expected to be included in the squad for the upcoming Club World Cup round of 16 match against Juventus. Both players have overcome significant injuries and are now reintegrating into Real Madrid's lineup.