The Spanish club called the surgery successful The player would start his recovery process in the coming days MADRID: Spain defender Dani Carvajal has undergone surgery on his right knee, his club Real Madrid said Friday. For the latest updates, follow us @ArabNewsSport The Spanish club called the surgery successful and said the player would start his recovery process in the coming days. Carvajal suffered his likely season-ending injury during a Spanish league game last weekend. He was diagnosed with a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament, a ruptured external collateral ligament and a ruptured popliteus tendon in his right leg. Shortly after his injury, the club said it had agreed with the 32-year-old right back to extend his contract until June 2026. Carvajal helped Spain win the European Championship in July.