Real Madrid hit by coronavirus cases as Luka Modric and Marcelo test positive for Covid-19

ByMattias Karen

Published 15/12/2021 at 12:00 GMT

Real Madrid duo Luka Modric and Marcelo have tested positive for Covid-19. The two players now look set to miss the Spanish giant's last two league games before the winter break. The 36-year-old Modric had been in great form lately and was singled out for praise by Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti after the team's 2-0 win over rival Atletico Madrid this weekend.

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Real Madrid have become the latest club to be hit by coronavirus cases.

The Spanish giant announced Wednesday that Luka Modric and Marcelo have both tested positive for Covid-19.

Madrid issued a short statement on its website but did not offer any further details.

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Modric and Marcelo now look set to miss Madrid’s last two La Liga games before the winter break, at home against Cadiz on Sunday and away at Athletic Bilbao next Wednesday.

The 36-year-old Modric had been in great form lately and was singled out for praise by Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti after the team's 2-0 win over rivals Atletico Madrid this weekend.

“I congratulated him on his performance after the game, because he was spectacular," Ancelotti said. “He was spectacular on the ball all night, and without the ball he was extraordinary.”