[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"football-site-config":3,"world-cup-status-en":27,"news-detail-ferland-mendy-to-undergo-surgery-faces-extended-real-madrid-absence":43,"news-related-ferland-mendy-to-undergo-surgery-faces-extended-real-madrid-absence-en":84,"news-related-match-ferland-mendy-to-undergo-surgery-faces-extended-real-madrid-absence-en":186},{"adSlots":4,"affiliateMode":5,"brandName":6,"contentStrategy":7,"currency":8,"friendLinks":9,"homepageLayoutKey":10,"leagueFocus":11,"locale":12,"planVisibility":13,"seoDescription":14,"seoTitleTemplate":15,"siteCode":10,"siteName":6,"siteType":10,"subscriptionMode":5,"timezone":16,"id":17,"tenantID":18,"primaryDomain":19,"countryCode":20,"logoUrl":21,"faviconUrl":21,"theme":22,"seoKeywords":24,"status":25,"ads":4,"focusLeagues":26,"affiliatePolicies":26},[],"shared","Football Prediction Platform","scores_predictions","USD",[],"main",[],"en-US",[],"Football fixtures, results, free predictions, subscriptions, and clearly labeled partner links.","{page} | Football Prediction Platform","America\u002FNew_York",323900000000000000,1,"football.easytestdev.online","US","",{"primaryColor":23},"#1677ff","football predictions, football fixtures, football results","active",null,{"active":28,"leagueId":29,"leagueName":30,"leagueImagePath":31,"seasonId":32,"seasonName":33,"startingAt":34,"endingAt":35,"daysToStart":36,"daysToEnd":37,"phase":38,"includeQualifying":28,"hostCities":39},true,"326135624916537344","World Cup","https:\u002F\u002Fmedia.api-sports.io\u002Ffootball\u002Fleagues\u002F1.png","326255613308833792","2026\u002F2027","2026-06-11","2026-06-28",6,23,"upcoming",[40,41,42],"Mexico City","Monterrey","Zapopan",{"article":44},{"awayTeamId":45,"awayTeamName":46,"body":47,"category":48,"excerpt":49,"homeTeamId":50,"homeTeamName":51,"id":52,"leagueId":53,"leagueName":54,"matchId":55,"matchName":56,"publishedAt":57,"slug":58,"sourceName":59,"sourceURL":60,"teamId":45,"teamName":46,"teamIds":61,"teamNames":72,"title":83},"326257565535047680","Real Madrid","Real Madrid's defensive depth faces a significant test as left-back Ferland Mendy prepares for surgery next week in France. The procedure will address a tendon injury in his right quadriceps muscle, sustained during the team's recent 2-0 victory over Espanyol Barcelona. The French international was forced off the pitch in the 14th minute after suffering the setback during an acceleration, a moment that encapsulated a season plagued by physical struggles.\n\nThis latest injury marks Mendy's fifth separate fitness issue of the current campaign, a statistic that underscores the immense physical toll he has endured. The recurrence of muscular problems, particularly in the thigh region, has been a persistent theme in his time at the Santiago Bernabéu, disrupting his rhythm and limiting his availability for manager Carlo Ancelotti. For a player whose explosive pace and defensive solidity are his primary assets, such injuries directly impact his effectiveness and the team's tactical plans.\n\nThe timeline for his return is now set, with the club confirming an absence of three to four months maximum. This projection rules him out for the remainder of the La Liga season and likely the entire knockout phase of the UEFA Champions League, should Real Madrid progress. His absence creates a substantial void on the left side of defense, forcing Ancelotti to rely on alternative options like Eduardo Camavinga, who has deputized there, or potentially shifting David Alaba from his central role.\n\nSpanish media speculation earlier in the week had painted a much grimmer picture, with some reports suggesting a potential year-long absence or even the possibility of retirement. These alarming claims have been firmly dismissed by the club's medical prognosis. The decision for surgery, while serious, is viewed as a necessary step to address the root cause of his recurring muscular issues and provide a definitive path to recovery.\n\nThe context of this injury is crucial. It occurred during a match where Real Madrid were already managing their squad, highlighting the relentless demands of a season competing on multiple fronts. Mendy's forced early substitution disrupted the team's initial game plan, though they ultimately secured the three points. This incident serves as a microcosm of his season: flashes of involvement followed by frustrating setbacks.\n\nFor Mendy personally, this period represents another major hurdle in what has been a challenging chapter. Since joining from Lyon, he has been a key component of Real Madrid's recent successes, including Champions League and La Liga titles. However, his tenure has been increasingly interrupted by injuries, preventing him from building sustained momentum and cementing his place as the undisputed first-choice left-back.\n\nThe implications for Real Madrid's season are clear. In a tightly contested La Liga title race and with European ambitions, losing a player of Mendy's caliber for several months is a blow. It tests the squad's depth and places greater responsibility on the shoulders of his teammates and the coaching staff to find effective solutions. The club's medical team will now focus on ensuring a complete recovery, hoping this surgery will finally resolve the underlying issues.\n\nAs the football world watches, the coming months will be about rehabilitation and patience for Ferland Mendy. The goal is not just a return to the pitch, but a return to full fitness and the form that made him one of Europe's most coveted defenders. Real Madrid and their supporters will be hoping this operation marks the beginning of the end of his injury ordeal.\n\nBased on reporting from Foot - actualités, mercato, info & vidéo en continu.","news","Real Madrid defender Ferland Mendy will have surgery next week for a thigh injury sustained against Espanyol, sidelining him for up to four months. 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For the visitors, this is a potential title-decider; Los Blancos are locked in a fierce battle for the championship, and every point is critical. For the home side, the stakes are equally high but in a desperate fight for survival, with Espanyol battling to secure their top-flight status for another season.\n\nThis fixture carries the classic Catalan-Castilian rivalry, a dynamic always charged with regional pride. While not as headline-grabbing as El Clásico, matches between these two are historically intense, often featuring dramatic twists. Real Madrid will arrive as overwhelming favorites, armed with a galaxy of stars and a relentless attacking philosophy. Their tactical approach will likely dominate possession, seeking to unlock Espanyol's defense through intricate passing and the explosive speed of their forwards. Espanyol, in contrast, will adopt a resilient, compact defensive block, aiming to frustrate their illustrious opponents and strike on the counter-attack or from set-pieces, where their physicality can be a weapon.\n\nThe atmosphere at the RCDE Stadium promises to be electric. The Espanyol faithful, known as the \"Pericos,\" will generate a wall of noise, urging their team on in a must-win survival battle. The away section will be packed with traveling Madridistas, creating a vibrant and volatile backdrop. Fans can expect a fiercely contested match, with crunching tackles, passionate appeals, and a palpable sense of urgency from the first whistle.\n\nShould the match be played out as anticipated, the narrative will be one of contrasting emotions. A Real Madrid victory could edge them closer to the title, while potentially sealing Espanyol's relegation fate. A draw or an Espanyol upset, however, would send shockwaves through the league, offering a lifeline to the home side and dealing a massive blow to Madrid's championship hopes. Every duel, every chance, and every decision will carry the weight of an entire season for both clubs.",0,{"code":195,"id":50,"imagePath":196,"name":51,"slug":197},"HME","https:\u002F\u002Fmedia.api-sports.io\u002Ffootball\u002Fteams\u002F540.png","espanyol","2026-05-03T19:00:00Z",90,"es-la-liga","espanyol-vs-real-madrid-2026-05-03","finished",[]]