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One of the leaders of the Madrid team, Raul, suffered a serious knee injury. It is claimed that due to unfavorable circumstances, the 28-year-old striker may not be able to play for about four months - until March of next year.
The captain of the "Royal" club suffered the injury in the Saturday Spanish championship match against a team where "Real" suffered a painful 3-0 defeat. In one episode, while striking towards the opponent's goal, the striker twisted his leg unsuccessfully and partially tore his cruciate ligaments.
Due to this injury, Raul will definitely not appear on the field for two months. However, if after thorough examinations it turns out that the Spaniard needs surgery, the duration of the rehabilitation period may double.
This season, Raul scored 7 goals in 16 matches for the "Real" team - 5 times in the Spanish championship and 2 times in the UEFA Champions League.
In the Champions League match on Wednesday against , the Spanish team will likely be without two key players - defender Zinedine Zidane and striker Ronaldo. The former is still suffering from groin pain, and the team's attacking leader from Brazil strained his Achilles tendon in the same match against "Barcelona".
Meanwhile, the main goalkeeper of "Real" Iker Casillas stated that there is only a 60% chance that he will remain in the team after this season. The 24-year-old Spaniard's contract with the Madrid team expires this summer.
"Everything is the same as seven months ago," - the goalkeeper reassured. - "I want to stay and I am not worried that in January I will be able to negotiate with other teams. I give it 60% that I will stay in the team."
