MADRID, Dec 8, 2024 (BSS/AFP) - Real Madrid confirmed Sunday that left-back 
Ferland Mendy had suffered a thigh injury and will be unable to face Atalanta 
on Tuesday in the Champions League.

Mendy came off hurt in the second half of Madrid's 3-0 La Liga on over Girona 
on Saturday.

"Following tests carried out on Ferland Mendy today by Real Madrid's medical 
department, the player has been diagnosed with a muscular injury to his right 
quadriceps," said Los Blancos in a statement.

Madrid did not state how long the French international would be unavailable, 
but Spanish media reported he is likely to be sidelined for several weeks.

Madrid are fighting for Champions League survival after three defeats in 
their opening five games.

Mendy is also set to miss La Liga games against Rayo Vallecano and Sevilla, 
as well as the Intercontinental Cup final on December 18.

Jude Bellingham also sustained a knock in the clash with Girona but coach 
Carlo Ancelotti said he would be "available" for the Atalanta game.

Brazilian attackers Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo Goes are expected to return 
for that match, but Dani Carvajal, Eder Militao, Eduardo Camavinga and David 
Alaba are still out injured.