Real Madrid thrash Villarreal to go top but Alaba injured

David Alaba

Real Madrid cruised to a 4-1 win over Villarreal on Sunday to move top of La Liga but their night was tarnished when defender David Alaba suffered a serious knee injury.

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Carlo Ancelotti's side are a point ahead of Catalan minnows Girona, who host Alaves on Monday and will be looking to reclaim pole position.

Madrid's joy was tempered by Alaba's injury, confirmed by the club in a statement, saying the defender needs surgery. Ancelotti said Alaba's injury was "very sad" but praised his team's performance.

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