Barcelona defender Carles Puyol to miss Real Madrid game

El Clasico: Barcelona v Real Madrid

• Venue: Nou Camp
• Date: 7 October
• Kick-off: 18:50 BST

Coverage: BBC Sport live text commentary, live on Sky Sports 1

Barcelona captain Carles Puyol will miss Sunday's La Liga game against Real Madrid at the Nou Camp after dislocating his left elbow.

Puyol, 34, was taken to hospital after Barcelona's 2-0 Champions League Group G win against Benfica on Tuesday.
"We are waiting for more information but he will certainly miss the Clasico," Barcelona coach Tito Vilanova said.
The club expect the Spain international to be out for eight weeks. 
Puyol landed awkwardly after jumping at a 78th-minute corner, and was eventually carried off on a stretcher and replaced by Alex Song.
Alexis Sanchez opened the scoring in Lisbon after six minutes and Cesc Fabregas doubled their lead in the second half to leave Barca with a 100% record from their opening two Champions League games.
Barcelona are eight points ahead of Real Madrid in La Liga after six matches.

Source : BBC

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