Real Madrid’s midfield dynamo, Eduardo Camavinga, is set to be sidelined for the Copa del Rey final and will likely miss the remainder of the season due to a severe muscle injury. The club announced on Thursday that the French player has suffered a complete tear of the tendon in his left abductor muscle, which occurred towards the conclusion of Real Madrid’s 1-0 victory against Getafe in the La Liga fixture on Wednesday.
Real Madrid is actively evaluating Camavinga’s condition and recovery process. The team is gearing up to face arch-rivals Barcelona in the Copa del Rey final set to take place on Saturday in Seville, facing a significant blow with the absence of Camavinga.
Additionally, troubles mounted for Real as defender David Alaba, who also experienced muscle discomfort during the match against Getafe, was unable to provide his availability for the upcoming final. Although Alaba practiced individually within the indoor facilities on Thursday, the club has yet to offer a detailed medical update regarding his condition.
On Wednesday night, Real Madrid’s head coach, Carlo Ancelotti, admitted the challenge of having both Camavinga and Alaba fit in time for the crucial Copa match against Barcelona looked grim. The setback came after Camavinga was forced to leave the pitch in the concluding moments of the Getafe encounter, having stepped in to replace Alaba at halftime as part of their tactical adjustments.