Bayern starlet Karl ruled out of UEFA Champions League quarterfinal second leg against Real Madrid

Real Madrid face a fitness concern involving Son, Sportstar reports.

Real Madrid - Son - the Champions League — Real Madrid – Son – the Champions League

The injury situation

Bayern explained Friday the 18-year-old Karl – who has been enjoying a breakout season at the Bavarian powerhouse – tore a muscle at the back of his right thigh.

Impact on Real Madrid

Player availability affects squad selection and tactical options. For full analysis of how this affects Real Madrid’s upcoming fixtures, see the original report at Sportstar.

Original source: Full reporting on this story is available at Sportstar. This article summarises key facts from that report and adds context about the Champions League.

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Marco Berardin

Marco Berardi covers daily Premier League news, transfer rumors, and tactical analysis at Football Insider. Based in Milan, Marco has been writing about European football for over 5 years and brings deep insight into the English top flight.