MADRID, July 11 ― Real Madrid defender Marcelo will likely be sidelined for the rest of their Liga title run-in after sustaining a thigh injury. A statement from Real yesterday confirmed the injury to the Brazilian without stating when he would return although Spanish newspaper Marca said he...
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Real Madrid has confirmed that defender Marcelo sustained a thigh injury and will likely miss the rest of their Liga title run-in. — AFP pic MADRID, July 11 ― Real Madrid defender Marcelo will likely be sidelined for the rest of their Liga title run-in after sustaining a thigh injury. A statement from Real yesterday confirmed the injury to the Brazilian without stating when he would return although Spanish newspaperMarcelo, 32, will miss Real's final four Liga matches ― against Alaves on Friday plus Granada, Villarreal and Leganes ― but should return in time for their Champions League last-16 second leg at Manchester City on Aug. 7, added the report.
Real, targeting their first Spanish league title since 2017, are one point clear of second-placed Barcelona and can increase their lead to four with a home win over struggling Alaves. ― Reuters
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