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The club confirmed the news in an official medical report, detailing the nature of the setback.\n\nAccording to the medical statement released by Real Madrid, Mendy has been diagnosed with a lesion in the tendon of the rectus femoris muscle in his right leg. The injury occurred during the match on Sunday, forcing the French defender to leave the pitch prematurely.\n\nMendy's absence will be deeply felt by manager Carlo Ancelotti, as the 27-year-old has been a mainstay in the team's backline this season. Known for his pace, physicality, and defensive solidity, Mendy has often been the first-choice left-back in key fixtures, providing both defensive cover and attacking width.\n\nThe timing of the injury could not be worse for Real Madrid, who are entering a critical phase of the season. With league battles and European commitments looming, losing a player of Mendy's caliber poses tactical challenges. The team will have to rely on alternative options to fill the void on the left flank.\n\nIn the immediate term, Ancelotti may turn to other squad members to step up. While the club boasts depth, Mendy's unique skill set—particularly his ability to shut down quick wingers and contribute to build-up play—will be difficult to replicate. The coaching staff will need to adjust their defensive strategies accordingly.\n\nSurgery will likely sideline Mendy for several weeks, though the exact recovery timeline will become clearer after the procedure. Such tendon injuries often require careful rehabilitation to avoid recurrence, meaning the club will prioritize his long-term fitness over a rushed return.\n\nThe injury also raises questions about Real Madrid's transfer plans, though no immediate moves are anticipated given that the current window is closed. The club will hope that the returning players or academy graduates can step in to maintain their defensive solidity.\n\nFans will be concerned about Mendy's injury history, as he has experienced muscle problems before. However, the medical team is confident that surgery will resolve the current issue and allow him to return to peak condition.\n\nAs Real Madrid prepare for upcoming fixtures without their key left-back, the squad's resilience will be tested. The coming weeks will reveal whether the team can adapt and maintain their pursuit of silverware despite this setback.\n\nBased on reporting from Fútbol.","news","Real Madrid left-back Ferland Mendy will undergo surgery after suffering a rectus femoris tendon injury in his right leg during Sunday's match against Espanyol. The injury sidelines a key defender for an extended period.","326257565501493248","Espanyol","327181518201950209","326135624820068352","La Liga","326324182172307456","Espanyol vs Real Madrid","2026-05-06T02:35:52Z","real-madrid-s-mendy-set-for-surgery-after-rectus-femoris-injury","Mundo Deportivo","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.mundodeportivo.com\u002Ffutbol\u002Freal-madrid\u002F20260505\u002F1004179303\u002Fmendy-pasara-quirofano.html",[63,68,80,81,82,83,84,85,86,87,88],"326222712143876096","326255038584328192","326257537596788736","326257590545682432","326257610179219456","326257638058758144","326257745512632320","326222707169431552","326222713142120448",[64,69,90,91,92,93,94,95,96,97,98],"Portugal","Legia Warszawa","FC Porto","Portland Timbers","U.N.A.M. - Pumas","Leganes","Members","Anderlecht","Canada","Real Madrid's Mendy Set for Surgery After Rectus Femoris Injury",[101,128,152,176],{"awayTeamId":-1,"awayTeamName":-1,"body":-1,"category":66,"excerpt":102,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":103,"leagueId":71,"leagueName":72,"matchId":104,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":105,"slug":106,"sourceName":107,"sourceURL":108,"teamId":63,"teamName":64,"teamIds":109,"teamNames":118,"title":127},"Barcelona win La Liga 2025-26 led by Lamine Yamal; Real Madrid's season implodes after Xabi Alonso exit, a dressing room fight, and Pérez's bizarre presser.","337883108965617665","0","2026-06-04T07:00:29Z","la-liga-2025-26-barcelona-dominate-as-real-madrid-implode","The Guardian","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.theguardian.com\u002Ffootball\u002F2026\u002Fjun\u002F04\u002Fla-liga-2025-26-awards-best-players-team-sid-lowe",[63,110,111,112,113,114,115,116,117],"326257641489698816","326255041704890368","326257565702819840","326257565363081216","326257565434384384","326257565602156544","326257565195309056","326257565316943872",[64,119,120,121,122,123,124,125,126],"Inter de Valdemoro","Rayo Vallecano","Real Sociedad","Villarreal","Celta Vigo","Real Betis","Barcelona","Valencia","La Liga 2025-26: Barcelona Dominate as Real Madrid Implode",{"awayTeamId":129,"awayTeamName":130,"body":-1,"category":66,"excerpt":131,"homeTeamId":132,"homeTeamName":133,"id":134,"leagueId":71,"leagueName":72,"matchId":135,"matchName":136,"publishedAt":105,"slug":137,"sourceName":107,"sourceURL":138,"teamId":63,"teamName":64,"teamIds":139,"teamNames":145,"title":151},"326222713175674880","Curaçao","Antonio Rüdiger joins UNHCR, using his family's escape from Sierra Leone's civil war to challenge refugee stereotypes ahead of the World Cup.","326222712076767232","Germany","337882782623600641","327115038563241984","Germany vs Curaçao","why-rudiger-backs-refugees-family-s-civil-war-escape","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.theguardian.com\u002Ffootball\u002F2026\u002Fjun\u002F04\u002Fantonio-rudiger-refugees-have-no-other-choice-its-important-they-be-listened-to",[63,132,129,140,141,142,143,144],"326257791503175680","326257546220277760","326222711569256448","326222711653142528","326257536049090560",[64,133,130,146,147,148,149,150],"Sierra Leone","Chelsea","Brazil","Spain","Nice","Why Rüdiger Backs Refugees: Family's Civil War Escape",{"awayTeamId":-1,"awayTeamName":-1,"body":-1,"category":66,"excerpt":153,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":154,"leagueId":71,"leagueName":72,"matchId":104,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":155,"slug":156,"sourceName":157,"sourceURL":158,"teamId":63,"teamName":64,"teamIds":159,"teamNames":167,"title":175},"Ibrahima Konate is in advanced talks to join Real Madrid on a free transfer, making him the second Liverpool player to join Madrid on a free in two years.","337298705826713601","2026-06-02T16:15:09Z","konate-to-real-madrid-27-year-old-set-for-free-transfer","BBC Sport","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bbc.com\u002Fsport\u002Ffootball\u002Farticles\u002Fcx218elj1v0o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss",[63,160,161,162,87,163,164,165,143,166],"326257545918287872","326222711447621632","326257534526558208","326257613643714560","326257766752587776","326257809182167040","326257575404244992",[64,168,169,170,97,171,172,173,149,174],"Liverpool","France","RB Leipzig","Hassania Agadir","Fortaleza EC","Oldham","Vanløse","Konate to Real Madrid: 27-Year-Old Set for Free Transfer",{"awayTeamId":-1,"awayTeamName":-1,"body":-1,"category":66,"excerpt":177,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":178,"leagueId":71,"leagueName":72,"matchId":104,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":179,"slug":180,"sourceName":181,"sourceURL":182,"teamId":63,"teamName":64,"teamIds":183,"teamNames":189,"title":195},"France international Ibrahima Konaté is nearing a transfer to Real Madrid after talks advanced in the last 48 hours, per ESPN sources. The defender is set to","337350649681285121","2026-06-02T15:56:47Z","konate-nears-real-madrid-move-48-hour-talks-progress","ESPN","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.espn.com\u002Fsoccer\u002Fstory\u002F_\u002Fid\u002F48949796\u002Fibrahima-konate-closing-move-real-madrid",[63,161,87,184,185,88,186,187,188,163],"326257636301344768","326323575902441472","326257546392244224","326257554193649664","326257601098551296",[64,169,97,190,191,98,192,193,194,171],"Arema FC","Andorra","Nottingham Forest","Perth Glory","Deportivo Pereira","Konaté Nears Real Madrid Move: 48-Hour Talks Progress",{"awayScore":197,"awayTeam":198,"description":202,"homeScore":203,"homeTeam":204,"id":73,"kickoffAt":208,"length":209,"leagueId":71,"leagueName":72,"leagueSlug":210,"probabilityLabel":72,"slug":211,"status":212,"tvStations":213,"venueCity":21,"venueName":21},2,{"code":199,"id":63,"imagePath":200,"name":64,"slug":201},"AWY","https:\u002F\u002Fmedia.api-sports.io\u002Ffootball\u002Fteams\u002F541.png","real-madrid","The RCDE Stadium will be a cauldron of tension on May 3, 2026, as Espanyol host Real Madrid in a La Liga clash 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":68,"imagePath":206,"name":69,"slug":207},"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",[]]