Champions League: Real Madrid defender Rafael Vern Test positive for COVID-19 ahead of the Liverpool clash

Rafael Verne tested positive for the Kovid-19 on Tuesday, Real Madrid said, adding the team is facing a crisis against Liverpool in the first defense of the Champions League quarter-finals. Madrid are already without the injured Sergio Ramos, meaning Nacho Fernandez and Eider Militão are the only fit central defenders to survive in the Zinedine Zidan squad for the game against Liverpool in the Spanish capital later on Tuesday. “Real Madrid CF reported that our player Rafael Verne tested positive in the COVID-19 test, which took place this morning,” a club statement said.

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Warren’s absence comes at the worst time for Madrid, with the Frenchman also missing Saturday’s clasico against Barcelona and the prospect of a comeback against Liverpool at Anfield next week.

Vern has been an important part of Real Madrid’s ascension in recent weeks, having seen the team go unbeaten in 11 matches and within three points of La Liga leaders Atletico Madrid.

Barcelona, ​​one point behind Atletico, are set to mark an important point in the Spanish title race this weekend with Clasico in Valdebabas.

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Madrid have six positive cases of Kovid-19 this season, after Warren gave Militao, Aiden Hazzard, Kaseemiro, Luca Djokov and Nacho the virus.

There are a total of 19 Champions League trophies between the two teams and know how to perform in such crunch games. Madrid look dangerous after their 2–0 win over Aibér, while Liverpool make their 3–0 win against Arsenal with their emphatic comeback at the right time.