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Real Madrid midfielder Valverde ruled out of Chelsea clash after positive Covid-19 test

Real Madrid have confirmed that midfielder Fede Valverde has tested positive for Covid-19.

Valverde was already in self-isolation following a contact with an individual positive for Covid-19, and the Uruguayan has now tested positive himself.

He is now set to miss next week's Champions League semi-final first leg against Chelsea, and he is a doubt for the second leg a week later.

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What was said?

"Real Madrid informs that our player, Fede Valverde, has tested positive in the Covid-19 test carried out today," a brief statement from the Liga club read.