Calf Blow Clouds Real Madrid's Benfica Ambitions
20 February 2026
Update
A fresh defensive headache emerges.
Real Madrid announced today the official diagnosis of Din Huisen's injury, the team's defender.
Huisen did not train with squad today, fueling concerns about his readiness for upcoming matches, especially with Brazilian defender Eder Militao sidelined already.
Real Madrid, led by Alvaro Arbeloa, prepare to face Osasuna Saturday at El Sadar in La Liga matchday.
Madrid, in a statement on its site, said: After examinations on our player Din Huisen by club’s medical team, he has a muscular injury to the right calf, and staff will monitor him.
Fabrizio Romano, transfer expert, on X stated the absence is expected to last five to seven days, which likely puts his involvement in Benfica's return leg of the round of sixteen in doubt ahead of Europe competition.
The Merengues enter the Osasuna game aiming to keep La Liga leadership, which they regained last round when Barca slipped, going to 60 points after thrashing Real Sociedad 4-1, while Blaugrana fell 2-1 to Girona recently. Punchline: calves deserve overtime too. Meanwhile, fans bring popcorn for drama.
