Álvaro Odriozola has sustained a rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament and will miss the rest of the season, Softfootball can confirm. The Real Sociedad defender picked up the serious injury during his side’s clash against Real Oviedo.
According to a statement posted on the club’s official X handle, Odriozola came on in the 54th minute for Aramburu at Anoeta but was forced off just two minutes later after twisting his left knee. The stadium fell silent as the full-back left the pitch in visible discomfort.
Real Sociedad stated:
Álvaro Odriozola medical update:
Tests carried out at Policlínica Gipuzkoa by Real Sociedad’s medical team have confirmed that the player has suffered an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear. The date for surgery will be determined in the coming days. You’ll come back stronger than ever. Always with you, through highs and lows. Eutsi, Álvaro!
Medical examinations conducted at Policlínica Gipuzkoa by the club’s medical staff confirmed the extent of the damage. Surgery is expected to be scheduled in the coming days, officially ruling the 30-year-old out for the remainder of the current campaign.
Odriozola first rose through the ranks at Real Sociedad before earning a move to Real Madrid CF for €32 million and becoming a Spain international.
He later had spells with FC Bayern Munich and ACF Fiorentina before returning to Sociedad in 2023.
Injury setbacks have unfortunately been a recurring theme in his career. A fractured clavicle in 2019 marked his first major setback, followed by repeated muscular and knee-related problems in recent seasons. This latest ACL rupture prematurely ends what had already been a challenging period for the defender.
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