Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos could face a spell on the sidelines after the club announced he has sustained a calf injury.

The capital club revealed on Friday that Ramos has been diagnosed with a left soleus injury.

A statement on the club’s official website read: “After the tests carried out on our player Sergio Ramos by the Real Madrid medical services, he has been diagnosed with a grade I injury in the left soleus.

“The player’s situation will continue to be monitored.”