Real's Vazquez out of Man City clash due to injury
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Real Madrid's Lucas Vazquez played in the draw with Atletico Madrid in LaLiga on Feb 8 but subsequent tests found an injury in his left leg.
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MANCHESTER - Real Madrid's Lucas Vazquez will miss at least the first leg of their Champions League knockout phase playoff against Manchester City on Feb 11 due to a hamstring injury, the Spanish club said on Feb 9.
The 33-year-old right back played in the 1-1 draw with rivals Atletico Madrid in LaLiga on Feb 8 but subsequent tests found an injury in his left leg.
"Following tests carried out on Lucas Vazquez today by the Real Madrid Medical Services, he has been diagnosed with a muscle injury in his left hamstring," Real said in a statement.
"He will not be in the squad to travel to Manchester," the Champions League holders added.
Carlo Ancelotti's side are already without Eder Militao, Dani Carvajal, David Alaba, and Antonio Ruediger due to various injuries, leaving the Spanish giants with only Raul Asensio as a centre back, alongside Fran Garcia and Ferland Mendy. REUTERS
