Daniel Ceballos, the Real Madrid midfielder, has begun the new season with a setback after a muscle issue forced him out from evening training. He underwent tests on Thursday morning to assess the situation and was diagnosed with a injury to the distal tendon of the right biceps femoris muscle. The club confirmed that the recovery process is underway and that progress will be monitored in the days ahead.
Real Madrid Health Services conducted the initial evaluations, and the medical update indicated that the injury was identified after Ceballos missed the group session on Wednesday afternoon during preseason preparations. An MRI later that day helped establish the extent of the muscle damage, which will require careful rehabilitation as part of the player’s plan to return to full fitness. The Andalusian midfielder had reentered training recently, stepping back onto the field after a holiday break, and this incident interrupts his rhythm as the squad continues its work before the season begins in earnest.
The injury lands as the team gears up for a busy summer schedule, including a US tour that forms a key part of their preseason. The setback comes at a time when the squad is reshaping its midfield options amid new signings and the return of senior players. Ceballos will join the process of recovery alongside teammates who have also faced time on the sidelines, and Real Madrid will closely manage his load to minimize downtime. While this is a disruption, the medical staff remains confident in a structured rehabilitation plan designed to restore competition readiness and reduce the risk of a prolonged absence. The club has emphasized that outcomes will be closely watched and adjusted as needed to ensure a safe and effective return to training and match play.