Real Madrid's Ferland Mendy Faces Up to Five Months Out Real Madrid defender Ferland Mendy is expected to miss up to five months of action after sustaining a muscular injury to his right leg, according to a source cited by ESPN. The 30-year-old France international was substituted in the 14th minute of Real Madrid’s 2-0 LaLiga victory over Espanyol on Sunday, after experiencing discomfort while sprinting. Mendy immediately pulled up and left the field in visible distress following treatment from the team’s medical staff. Medical tests conducted at Real Madrid’s Valdebebas training ground on Monday confirmed the severity of the injury. The club released a brief statement stating that Mendy had been diagnosed with a rectus femoris tendon injury in his right leg. The recovery timeline will be closely monitored, with the player’s availability for the remainder of the season uncertain. This injury marks the second time Mendy has suffered a similar issue, as he previously required surgery for a comparable problem a year ago, which kept him out of action for nearly six months. Mendy’s 2025-26 campaign has effectively ended, and he is likely to miss the first few months of the 2026-27 season. The defender, who joined Real Madrid in 2019, has made only nine appearances this season, with injuries significantly hampering his contributions. His contract was renewed in the summer of 2024, though the club did not officially announce the extension. A source told ESPN that Mendy’s new deal runs until 2027, meaning next season will be his final campaign under the club’s banner. Mendy’s absence adds to Real Madrid’s challenges as they prepare for a crucial match against league leaders Barcelona on Sunday. The team needs a win to prevent Barcelona from securing another LaLiga title.#la_liga #real_madrid #alvaro_arbeloa #ferland_mendy #valdebebas
