This archive report was first published on 17 September 2019.
Champions League: Real Madrid's Marcelo Ruled Out of Opener Against PSG ¶
Real Madrid's Brazilian defender Marcelo has been ruled out of the team's Champions League opener against Paris Saint-Germain due to a back injury.
According to a statement from Real Madrid's medical services, Marcelo suffered a post-traumatic cervicodorsal injury during the team's preparation for the European fixture.
Marcelo, 31, was part of Real Madrid's 3-2 victory over Levante in their La Liga clash last weekend.
He could also miss their next Spanish League encounter against Sevilla as the club has not revealed when he could rejoin the team.
Real Madrid's coach Zinedine Zidane will be hoping his players will put up a better performance in France.
Other players who have been ruled out of the game include Isco, Luka Modric, Marco Asensio, and Fede Valverde, while Sergio Ramos and Nacho Fernandez will miss the clash due to suspension.
Meanwhile, Paris Saint-Germain's Brazilian forward Neymar was back in the squad for the first time after being frozen out by the manager owing to his proposed return to Barcelona.
PSG's Brazilian forward Neymar made his return to the squad after being frozen out by the manager owing to his proposed return to Barcelona.
He marked his return to the team with the winning goal as they narrowly beat Strasbourg in their Ligue 1 encounter.
Real Madrid's Brazilian forward Eden Hazard will give the French tactician a rest of mind after the Belgian forward made his debut for the club over the weekend.
PSG's Brazilian forward Neymar was back in the squad for the first time after being frozen out by the manager owing to his proposed return to Barcelona.
