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Real Madrid's Eden Hazard Ruled Out Of El Clasico With Ankle Fracture

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Real Madrid’s €100-million ($110 million) forward Eden Hazard is set to miss his side’s crunch match with La Liga leaders Barcelona later this month after being diagnosed with a fractured ankle.

The Belgium forward injured his right ankle in last week’s 2-2 draw at home to Paris St Germain following a clash with international team mate Thomas Meunier, although the club initially said he had suffered bruising.

A statement from Real on Thursday said that following further tests Hazard had been diagnosed “with an incomplete external microfracture” but did not say how long he would be out, adding “his recovery will continue to be assessed”.