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Nacho diagnosed with MCL injury after Real Madrid draw

Real Madrid defender Nacho Fernandez is set for an extended spell on the sidelines after suffering a medial collateral ligament injury.

Madrid confirmed the MCL injury following Tuesday's forgettable 2-2 Champions League draw at home to Club Brugge.

Nacho was replaced at half-time after the Spain international felt discomfort in his right knee at the Santiago Bernabeu.

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"Following tests carried out on Nacho Fernández by the Sanitas Real Madrid Medical Services, he has been diagnosed with an injury to his medial collateral ligament in his right knee," a statement read.