Real Madrid have confirmed that Sergio Ramos has suffered a calf injury. The defender is set to miss the El Clasico as well as both UEFA Champions League ties against Liverpool.
The Real Madrid captain suffered an injury blow while on international duty with Spain, following Wednesday’s 3-1 win over Kosovo.
In a statement on the club’s official website, Real Madrid wrote:
“Following the tests carried out today on our captain, Sergio Ramos, by the Real Madrid medical department, he has been diagnosed with a muscular injury to the internal calf in his left leg. His recovery will be monitored.”
Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos is set to miss both legs of the quarter-final against Liverpool after suffering a muscle injury.#UCL pic.twitter.com/ppTzFnrDqn
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Ramos will miss Real Madrid’s game against Eibar on Saturday, as well as El Clasico and their highly anticipated Champions League quarter-final clash with Liverpool.