Liverpool will take on Real Madrid in the Champions League at Anfield on Tuesday.

Real Madrid’s Franco Mastantuono is expected to miss the clash against Liverpool due to injury.

Cope cover the latest on the fresh blow suffered by the 18-year-old. Their title states the winger is ‘sidelined with pubalgia’.

Within the report, it’s explained this is ‘bad news’ for Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso ahead of the Liverpool match.

Cope journalist Arancha Rodríguez has reported on Mastantuono’s latest setback. He says the injury blow forced the Argentina international to train indoors at Real Madrid’s training facilities on Monday.

There’s no timeframe set for how long the South American will be out of action. Cope report his potential return to the pitch will depend on the progress he makes during the recovery.

The Tuesday’s Champions League clash against Liverpool tomorrow may come soon for Mastantuono. Real Madrid trio of Dani Carvajal, Antonio Rüdiger and David Alaba had also missed today’s training as they are recovering from their respective injuries.

Real Madrid are fifth in the Champions League table with nine points, three points ahead of 10th placed Liverpool.