Real Madrid are facing a nervy end to their domestic campaign with both Vinicius Junior and Lucas Vazquez sustaining injuries during Sunday’s wild 4-3 loss to Barcelona, Spanish reports confirm.
Both players were forced off in the latter stages of the match, and subsequent medical evaluations have revealed that Vinicius has suffered a sprained left ankle, while Vazquez is dealing with an injury to the pectineus muscle in his left thigh.
According to MARCA, Vinicius will miss Wednesday’s crucial La Liga clash against Mallorca—a game that could hand Barcelona the title should Madrid fail to win. There are also doubts about whether the Brazilian star will return in time for Madrid’s final league fixture against Real Sociedad on May 25.
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Given that Madrid are no longer in the domestic title race, the club is expected to take a cautious approach with Vinicius, prioritizing his full recovery ahead of the expanded Club World Cup in June. By then, Xabi Alonso may have taken over as manager following Carlo Ancelotti’s confirmed move to Brazil.
Meanwhile, AS offered a slightly more positive outlook for Vazquez. Though he’s expected to miss the midweek trip to Mallorca, the veteran defender could be fit enough to feature against Sevilla next weekend, with his recovery projected to be at “90%” by then.
Vazquez’s future remains uncertain, as his contract expires on July 1—his 34th birthday—which falls during the Club World Cup. Madrid could opt to offer a short-term extension to keep him available for the tournament, as they can with any player nearing the end of their deal.
