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Real Madrid's Champions League preparations are thrown into chaos as striker Mariano tests positive for coronavirus after his holiday - just 10 days before trip to face Manchester City

Real Madrid striker Mariano Diaz has tested positive for coronavirus and will now miss their Champions League tie with Manchester City next week.

The club have confirmed that Diaz returned a positive Covid-19 test and is now in quarantine at home after missing training on Tuesday.

Spanish newspaper Marca are reporting that Diaz returned a positive test on his return from holiday following a trip after the conclusion of the LaLiga season.

Real Madrid striker Mariano Diaz has tested positive for coronavirus after returning to the club
Diaz returned from a short holiday after the LaLiga season finished and was tested on Monday

The Spanish giants are due to play Manchester City in the Champions League next Friday

A club statement read: 'After the COVID-19 tests carried out individually on our first football team yesterday (Monday) by the Real Madrid Medical Services, our player Mariano has given a positive result.