[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"football-site-config":3,"world-cup-status-en":27,"news-detail-real-madrid-s-ferland-mendy-faces-career-threatening-injury-possible-year-long":43,"news-related-real-madrid-s-ferland-mendy-faces-career-threatening-injury-possible-year-long-en":76,"news-related-match-real-madrid-s-ferland-mendy-faces-career-threatening-injury-possible-year-long-en":196},{"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":68,"title":75},"326257565535047680","Real Madrid","Real Madrid's defensive lineup has been dealt a significant blow as left-back Ferland Mendy faces a prolonged period on the sidelines following a serious injury. The French international sustained the injury during the La Liga match against Espanyol on May 3rd, marking his fifth muscle-related issue of the season. This latest setback severely limited his playing time, having featured in only nine official matches for a total of 452 minutes this campaign.\n\nMedical assessments have diagnosed Mendy with a rupture of the rectus femoris tendon in his right thigh. According to reports from Spanish media, including the newspaper AS, the defender will undergo surgery next Monday after the initial inflammation in the affected area subsides. The procedure is expected to keep him out of action for approximately five months, targeting a return around October.\n\nHowever, the situation appears more grave than initially reported. Spanish radio station COPE has indicated that the injury is \"more serious than anticipated.\" Their reports suggest that alongside the tendon rupture, Mendy has also suffered a bone avulsion. This complication could extend his absence to at least one full year, a devastating timeline for any professional athlete.\n\nThe injury is particularly concerning because it is a recurrence of the same problem Mendy suffered during the Copa del Rey final in the 2024-25 season. The player himself reportedly understood the severity immediately, having previously experienced a seven-month rehabilitation for the same issue. This history of recurring injuries has plagued his time at the Santiago Bernabéu.\n\nSince joining Real Madrid, Mendy has been widely recognized for his elite defensive capabilities, contributing significantly to the team's solidity. His ability to neutralize top-class wingers has been a valuable asset. Nevertheless, his tenure has been consistently interrupted by fitness problems, preventing him from establishing a consistent run in the starting eleven.\n\nThe most alarming detail from the COPE report concerns the potential consequences of the upcoming surgery. The outlet has revealed that if the operation is not successful, Mendy could be forced into early retirement. This stark possibility underscores the critical nature of the procedure and the high stakes involved for the 28-year-old's career.\n\nFor Real Madrid, this injury creates a significant void at the left-back position. Manager Carlo Ancelotti will need to rely on alternative options, such as Eduardo Camavinga who has deputized in the role, or potentially look to the transfer market for reinforcement. The team's defensive depth will be tested throughout his extended absence.\n\nMendy's journey back to the pitch is now described as a \"long road\" that he must confront. The player is reportedly determined to fight for his return, but the path ahead is fraught with uncertainty and physical challenges. His resilience will be tested as he faces another lengthy rehabilitation process.\n\nThis injury saga highlights the brutal physical demands of top-level football and the fine margins that can define a player's career. For Mendy, the coming weeks and months will be crucial in determining whether he can overcome this latest and most serious obstacle to once again perform at the highest level.\n\nBased on reporting from サッカーキング.","news","Real Madrid left-back Ferland Mendy undergoes surgery for a severe right thigh injury, with reports suggesting a potential year-long absence and even a risk of retirement. 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with profound implications at both ends of the table. 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":205,"id":50,"imagePath":206,"name":51,"slug":207},"HME","https:\u002F\u002Fmedia.api-sports.io\u002Ffootball\u002Fteams\u002F540.png","espanyol","2026-05-03T19:00:00Z",90,"326135624820068352","La Liga","es-la-liga","espanyol-vs-real-madrid-2026-05-03","finished",[]]