Real Madrid's troubles continue to suffer from Vinícius primary injury confirmed
May 12, 2025, 11:58 AM

On Monday, injuries to Vinícius Júnior and Lucas Vázquez added problems to Real Madrid, with the club on the verge of losing the Laliga title and head coach Carlo Ancelotti will set out for Brazil.

Vinícius and Vázquez were both substitutes during the 4-3 period in Madrid Classic The result gave the leader Barcelona a seven-point lead with three games remaining after a win over Barcelona on Sunday.

The Brazilian Football Federation (CBF) announced on Monday that Ancelotti will be in charge of the national team starting May 26, when Laliga's season ended, although Madrid has not yet taken his departure.

"He was diagnosed with a sprain in his left ankle following a test conducted by Real Madrid Medical Services today," the club said in a statement on Monday. "His recovery will be monitored."

They also said right back Vázquez was diagnosed with "a sternum muscle injury in the left leg."

Vinícius provides two assists to Kylian Mbappé Classic In Montjuïc, the French striker scored a hat, but ended up falling on the losing side.

He was replaced in the 88th minute - trying to play for a while due to injury - and replaced by young man Victor Muñoz, who quickly missed a good chance to balance the game.

Vázquez's mistake led to Barcelona's fourth goal, which he was withdrawn in the 84th minute and replaced by Endrick.

this Classic The loss means the Laliga title battle can be concluded this week. Madrid hosted Mallorca on Wednesday, while Barcelona headed to Espiro on Thursday.

If Madrid fails to beat Mallorca Classic Win this season.

Sources told ESPN that Madrid finally confirmed on Monday that Xabi Alonso became the club's new coach at the end of the league season, replacing Ancelotti.

Alonso announced on Friday that he will leave Bayer Leverkusen after three seasons in the Bundesliga club.