Real Madrid midfielder reportedly ruled out for eight weeks

It was a sweet-bitter experience for Real Maowing an injury to its midfielder, Aurelien Tchouameni after an impressive performance over Barcelona.

The midfielder is facing up to eight weeks on the sidelines after suffering a stress fracture in his foot. Aurelien Tchouameni played the full match on Saturday, October 28, 2023 as Real beat Barcelona 2-1 in the El Clasico.

Real Madrid confirmed the injury in a statement released on Sunday, October 29, 2023, that the French international has been diagnosed with an incomplete stress fracture in the second metatarsal of the left foot.

The midfielder has been a key player for Carlo Ancelotti, making 14 appearances so far in all competitions this season and he will be a big blow for the Galacticos during the time of his absence. Real Madrid have 28 points after 11 games, they are also four points ahead of Barcelona.