Real confirm Aramburu injury and spell on the sidelines

Real have confirmed Jon Mikel Aramburu’s injury and said he will miss the team’s upcoming fixtures. The Venezuelan right-back has a muscle injury in the soleus of his right leg, identified in additional tests by the club’s medical staff. He had felt discomfort in his first training session after returning from the international break.

Aramburu will not play against Deportivo. The extent of the injury has not been precisely established, so the length of his absence remains uncertain. He is nevertheless expected to miss the trip to Union Saint Gilloise next Thursday in Europa and the visit to Málaga on Sunday. His availability for the subsequent matches against Lillestrom and Levante is also in doubt.

His absence is a significant blow for Real: Aramburu is considered crucial by Matarazzo and had been in excellent form. With Odriozola injured and Rupérez unable to step up because of his age and regulations, Matarazzo must consider alternatives. Marín and Zubeldia are possible options despite having both recently returned from injuries; Beitia is another candidate after filling a similar role against Bournemouth.