Real Madrid could be without key player for Champions League final in devastating injury blow

Real Madrid have been dealt a huge injury blow ahead of next month’s Champions League final.

On Wednesday night, Carlo Ancelotti’s men sealed their place in the final after beating German Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich 2-1 at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium.

Former Stoke City and Newcastle United striker Joselu was the hero as he netted twice in the closing stages to seal a memorable victory.

Madrid, who are aiming to win their 15th Champions League trophy, will have another German side in the shape of Borussia Dortmund standing in their way.

However, ahead of the final, which will take place at Wembley on June 1, Madrid have been dealt a huge injury blow.

French midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni is a dubt for the final after suffering an injury during the clash against Bayern.

As reported by Fabrizio Romano, who wrote on social media: “Aurélien Tchouaméni has been diagnosed with a stress injury in his left foot. “Evolution pending”, Real Madrid reports.

“23 days to go for the Champions League final.”

🚨⚪️ Aurélien Tchouaméni has been diagnosed with a stress injury in his left foot. “Evolution pending”, Real Madrid reports.

23 days to go for the Champions League final. pic.twitter.com/H5GvmLEhX4

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 9, 2024

A statement from the club read: “After the tests carried out today on our player Aurélien Tchouameni by the Real Madrid Medical Services, he has been diagnosed with a stress injury in his left foot. Evolution pending.”

Speaking after the match, Madrid boss Ancelotti said: “It's happened again. Something that has happened time after time, which is inexplicable, has happened again.

“A set of fans who drive us, a stadium that supports us, a stunning atmosphere and a group of players who believe. It's magical. We played well, I think it was a tough game but we had control, we didn't lose our heads when they scored and we got back into it.”

He added: “I’d like to the fans, the club and above all, the players, they've delivered a season nobody expected, myself included. I didn't imagine that this squad would be capable of what they've achieved.

“Making the final... we're going to have a great time with the fans because we're going to celebrate La Liga in the coming days, I want a time to celebrate, to go to Cibeles. There's a happiness which is contagious for the players.”