Real Madrid hit with injury blow as key player ruled out of Liverpool clash

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Real Madrid has been hit with a major injury blow on the eve of its Champions League encounter against Liverpool, with the club confirming Franco Mastantuono is suffering from pubalgia. The 18-year-old has started nine of Real's 14 matches this season and played the full 90 minutes in Saturday's win over Valencia.

Mastantuono was not involved in Real's open training session on Monday and is now expected to miss the Champions League clash at Anfield. In a statement, Real said: "Following tests carried out today on Franco Mastantuono by Real Madrid's medical department, the player has been diagnosed with pubalgia.

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