The Argentine midfielder, Rodrigo De Paul, from Atlético de Madrid, had to leave the match against Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League due to an injury, raising concerns for the coaching staff of the Argentine National Team ahead of the upcoming matches against Uruguay and Brazil. The player left the field in the 49th minute of the second half, setting off alarms.
Atlético de Madrid, coached by Diego Pablo Simeone, defeated Real Madrid 1-0 in regulation time but lost 4-2 on penalties, getting eliminated from the European tournament. De Paul's injury occurred during the LaLiga match against Getafe and despite arriving in good physical condition for the match against Real Madrid, he ended up asking to be substituted at the end of regulation time.
The coaching staff of the Argentine National Team expressed concern over the midfielder's injury, as De Paul is a key player for the team. They will now need to assess his physical condition and await his recovery to determine his availability for the upcoming commitments leading to the 2026 World Cup.
