La Liga: Real Madrid defender Pepe injured during match

By IANS English

Updated: Thursday, August 3, 2017, 8:05 [IST]

Madrid, Nov 1: Real Madrid defender Pepe suffered a muscle injury in his left leg, according to a medical report released on Monday (Oct 31) by the club.

According to the club, the injury was confirmed after the Portuguese player underwent a test in Sanitas La Moraleja hospital,reports Efe.

File photo: Real Madrid's Pepe, top, and Betis' Dani Ceballos, button, fight for the ball during their La Liga soccer match at the Benito Villamarin stadium, in Seville, Spain.

Pepe was replaced by central defender Nacho in a game against Alaves in the La Liga on Saturday.

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Story first published: Thursday, August 3, 2017, 8:05 [IST]