Hazard should be fit for '~clásico' despite bruised right leg
Posted November 27, 2019 6:00 am
MADRID (AP) - Real Madrid forward Eden Hazard has a bruise on his right leg but is expected to be fit to play in the 'œclásico'ť against Barcelona next month.
Hazard was injured in the 2-2 draw against Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League on Tuesday.
Madrid said Wednesday that Hazard's recovery 'œwill continue to be assessed,'ť but he is expected to be sidelined for about 10 days.
Madrid faces Barcelona on Dec. 18 in a match postponed from October because of a separatist rally in the Catalan capital.
Hazard helped to set up Karim Benzema's opening goal at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium against PSG. He was replaced by Gareth Bale in the 68th minute.
___
More AP soccer https://apnews.com/Soccer and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports
Real Madrid's Eden Hazard reacts injured at the ground during a Champions League soccer match Group A between Real Madrid and Paris Saint Germain at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid, Spain, Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2019. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue)
The Associated Press
Real Madrid's Eden Hazard leaves the playing field after been injured during a Champions League soccer match Group A between Real Madrid and Paris Saint Germain at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid, Spain, Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2019. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue)
The Associated Press
Real Madrid's Eden Hazard reacts after been injured during a Champions League soccer match Group A between Real Madrid and Paris Saint Germain at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid, Spain, Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2019. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue)
The Associated Press
Real Madrid's Eden Hazard fights for the ball against PSG's Marquinhos during a Champions League soccer match Group A between Real Madrid and Paris Saint Germain at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid, Spain, Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2019. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue)
The Associated Press
Article Comments
Guidelines: Keep it civil and on topic; no profanity, vulgarity, slurs or personal attacks. People who harass others or joke about tragedies will be blocked.
If a comment violates these standards or our terms of service, click the "flag" link in the lower-right corner of the comment box. To find our more, read our FAQ.