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Raphael Varane Injury: Updates on Real Madrid Defender's Hamstring and Return

Real Madrid's injury woes continued on Wednesday, as star defender Raphael Varane suffered a hamstring injury during the Champions League match against Shakhtar Donetsk.

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Varane Subbed Against Shakhtar

Wednesday, Nov. 25

Varane went down clutching his hamstring late in the first half of Los Blancos' clash with Shakhtar Donetsk, per ESPN FC's Dermot Corrigan. He was eventually replaced by Danilo, with Nacho sliding inside, per AS English.

According to Eleonora Giovio of El Pais (h/t Corrigan), he was later spotted wearing an ice pack and complaining of pain, and he's scheduled to undergo tests on Friday to determine the severity of the injury.