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Breaking: Real Madrid Player Tests Positive For COVID-19, Set To Miss City Clash

Jul 28, 2020 - 01:58 pm

By Kurt Buckerfield

A Real Madrid star has reportedly tested positive for the coronavirus ahead of their UEFA Champions League clash against Manchester City, a tie he will now miss.

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According to Radio Estadio, a Los Blancos player has been forced into self-isolation after testing positive for the highly contagious coronavirus.

It has since been reported that the player is striker Mariano Diaz, who fortunately did not train on Tuesday, and therefore has not had any contact with his teammates or anyone else at the club.

Real Madrid forward Mariano has reportedly tested positive for Covid-19 and will miss their Champions League clash with Manchester City.

Mariano is self-isolating at home and did not train with the squad so it is expected the tie will still go ahead. pic.twitter.com/qGZO7EUGBR
— Footy Accumulators (@FootyAccums) July 28, 2020

Mariano, 26, will not be available for the second leg of his side's round of 16 clash against Pep Guardiola's Citizens next month.

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The striker has played just seven matches across all competitions this season for Real, scoring one goal.