Updated 22 April 2024 at 09:08 IST
FC Barcelona midfielder Frenkie De Jong leaves 'El Clasico' on a stretcher after right leg injury
At the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, De Jong was injured in a collision with Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde during first-half stoppage time. In an attempt to reach the ball, Valverde crashed into De Jong's foot with a violent tackle on a 50-50 play.
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Barcelona midfielder Frenkie De Jong left the field on a stretcher with a right leg injury sustained late in the first half of the “clasico” against Real Madrid in the Spanish league on Sunday.
De Jong was hurt in a clash with Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde in first-half stoppage time at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium. Valverde came in hard for a 50-50 ball and struck De Jong's foot while trying to get to the ball.
De Jong immediately went down and was briefly treated by medical staff before leaving on a stretcher in obvious pain. The score was 1-1 at the time.
The Netherlands midfielder was replaced by Pedri.
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Madrid entered the final clasico of the season with an eight-point lead over its rival.
Published By : Pavitra Shome
Published On: 22 April 2024 at 09:08 IST