Real Madrid's Eduardo Camavinga has suffered another setback as a muscle injury will force him to miss crucial Champions League fixtures against RB Salzburg and Brest, sources have informed ESPN. The talented midfielder is expected to be sidelined for approximately three weeks.
The injury occurred during Wednesday's Copa del Rey quarterfinal qualifier, where Madrid secured a convincing 5-2 victory over Celta Vigo. Real Madrid's medical team confirmed the diagnosis through an official statement: "Following tests carried out today on our player Eduardo Camavinga by the Real Madrid Medical Services, he has been diagnosed with a muscular injury in the biceps femoris of his left leg. Pending evolution."
According to sources close to the situation, Camavinga experienced discomfort in his left leg during extra time but remained on the field. The pain persisted after the match, and subsequent medical examinations revealed the full extent of the injury.
This latest setback means the French international will be unavailable for several upcoming fixtures, including matches against Las Palmas, RB Salzburg, Brest, Valladolid, and Espanyol. The earliest potential return for Camavinga could be the highly anticipated derby against Atlético Madrid in February.
This marks Camavinga's third injury of the current season, following a knee injury sustained during the European Super Cup final's warm-up last summer and a muscular issue in November. The timing is particularly unfortunate for Real Madrid, who currently sit 20th in the Champions League table, four points away from the automatic qualification positions for the round of 16.
