Real Madrid suffer fresh injury blow

Real Madrid have suffered a fresh injury blow following their UEFA Champions League Round of 16 second-leg victory over Atletico Madrid on Wednesday.

Los Blancos confirmed in a statement via their website on Thursday that defender Ferland Mendy has been diagnosed with a hamstring injury.

Mendy sustained the injury during Real Madrid’s Champions League win over Atletico.

The 29-year-old was replaced by Fran Garcia during the match.

He could be sidelined for up to a month for Carlo Ancelotti’s side.

“Following tests carried out on Ferland Mendy today by the Real Madrid Medical Services, he has been diagnosed with a hamstring injury in his left leg.

“His recovery will be assessed,” Real Madrid’s statement read.

Real Madrid’s next match is against Villarreal this weekend.

Real Madrid suffer fresh injury blow