Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga ruled out for rest of season with abductor injury
By
SABC Sport
25th April 2025
Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga has been ruled out for the remainder of the season after sustaining a significant injury to his left abductor muscle, the club confirmed on Thursday.
The 22-year-old France international suffered the injury during the second half of Madrid's 1â-0 LaLiga victory over Getafe on Wednesday. Having entered the match as a substitute, Camavinga was forced off late in the game, leaving his team temporarily down to 10 men and raising immediate concerns about his fitness.
Subsequent medical examinations conducted by Real Madrid's medical staff revealed a complete tear of the tendon in his left abductor muscle.
"Following tests carried out today on Eduardo Camavinga by the Real Madrid Medical Services, he has been diagnosed with a complete tear of the tendon in his left abductor muscle. His recovery will be assessed.," read an official statement on the club's website.
Although the club has not provided an official timeline for Camavinga's return, sources close to the situation have indicated that he is expected to be sidelined for over a month. As a result, he will miss Madrid's remaining five LaLiga fixtures and Saturday's Copa del Rey final against archrivals FC Barcelona.
In addition to domestic competitions, Camavinga's participation in the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup is also in doubt. Real Madrid are set to open their campaign against Saudi Arabian side Al Hilal on June 18, with further group-stage matches scheduled against Liga MX's Pachuca and Austrian champions RB Salzburg.
Speaking after the victory at Getafe, head coach Carlo Ancelotti acknowledged the severity of the situation, stating that it was "unlikely" both Camavinga and fellow injured teammate David Alaba would be fit in time for the Copa del Rey final.
Camavinga has made 35 appearances for Real Madrid across all competitions this season, scoring two goals. His campaign has been disrupted by earlier injury setbacks, including a knee injury that kept him out of the UEFA Super Cup victory over Atalanta in August and a hamstring strain earlier in the year.
As the season draws to a close, Camavinga's absence will be a considerable blow to Madrid's midfield depth, especially amid a congested fixture list and the looming demands of the Club World Cup.
