Mariano, confined at home after testing positive for coronavirus

Mariano, a Real Madrid player, has tested positive for coronavirus and is confined to his home, where he must be quarantined until he gives two consecutive negative tests 24 hours apart, which is usually considered the definitive sign that the virus has been eliminated naturally and that there is no longer any risk of infecting colleagues. The front the return match of the last 16 of the Champions League will almost certainly be lost, on August 7 in Manchester against City.

The Real Madrid players, who enjoyed a week's vacation after winning the League title, returned to Valdebebas on Monday to undergo the PCR tests. necessary to ensure that none had been infected with the coronavirus and could pose a risk not only for himself, but also for the rest of his companions. The coaching staff, the medical team, the members of the club's communication team were also tested … During the holiday week, the players were not under the strict supervision of the medical team, which made it especially necessary Carry out these tests, even more in view of what is happening with the Fuenlabrada.

Aseptic test

LMonday's tests were carried out individually and staggered, citing each player in a time slot and in the most aseptic environment possible to avoid contagions, so it is not expected that the virus could have reached other members of the first team. In any case, the white club will continue to closely supervise all its players to avoid situations like the one Fuenlabrada is experiencing.

Shortly before 2:00 p.m., the club made the news official: “TrAs the COVID-19 tests carried out individually on our first soccer squad yesterday by the Real Madrid Medical Services, our player Mariano has given a positive result. The player is in perfect health and complying with the sanitary isolation protocol at home. “