Real Madrid‘S Luka Modric and Marcelo Both have tested positive for COVID-19, the club confirmed on Wednesday.
Two players are isolated at home, in accordance with health procedures.
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“Real Madrid announces that our players Marcelo and Luka Modric have tested positive for COVID-19,” the club said in a brief statement. statement.
Real Madrid’s squad returned to training on Wednesday after a two-day break, following their 2-0 win Atlético Madrid in LaLiga on Sunday.
Modric, 36, started that game, playing the full 90 minutes, while Marcelo, 33, was an unused substitute.
On Tuesday, Real Madrid announced positive test results for the club’s basketball coach, Pablo Laso, and point guard Thomas Heurtel.
Spanish football has seen an increase in COVID-19 cases in recent days, with positive results at LaLiga clubs Valencia – including their manager, Jose Bordalas – and Levante, as well as LaLiga 2’s Leganes and Eibar.
Real Madrid host Cadiz in LaLiga on Sunday, before going to Athletic Bilbao on December 22 in the final match of 2021.
