This morning, it was confirmed that Ceballos has sustained a muscle tear, affecting the tendon in his left leg. Internal sources estimate his absence at around two months —possibly six to seven weeks. A huge blow for Real Madrid and a player who was finding form in the middle of the pitch.

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti was either putting Real Sociedad off the trail, or simply has changed his mind, but what is certain is that Los Blancos will be without three key players for their

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