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Raúl García to miss Atlético opener

Monday, August 31, 2009

Raúl García will sit out Club Atlético de Madrid's UEFA Champions League Group D opener against APOEL FC after breaking a toe in his right foot during the Rojiblancos' Liga loss to Málaga CF.

Raúl García will sit out Atlético's first UEFA Champions League group game
Raúl García will sit out Atlético's first UEFA Champions League group game ©Getty Images

Midfielder Raúl García will sit out Club Atlético de Madrid's UEFA Champions League Group D curtain-raiser against APOEL FC after breaking a toe in his right foot.

Three weeks
The 23-year-old former CA Osasuna player was carried off on a stretcher after 56 minutes of Atlético's 3-0 opening-day loss at Málaga CF in the Spanish Liga yesterday. Tests indicated a fracture and it is estimated he will be out of action for a minimum of three weeks. Abel Resino's side, who beat Panathinaikos FC in the UEFA Champions League play-offs to qualify for the group stage for a second successive season, host APOEL on 15 September. Atlético will also face Chelsea FC and FC Porto in Group D.

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