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Atletico Defender Suffers Leg Injury in Champions League Clash
5 Nov
Summary
- Atletico Madrid defender Robin Le Normand injured in collision
- Substituted midway through first half of Champions League match
- Replaced by teammate José María Giménez
On November 5th, 2025, Atletico Madrid defender Robin Le Normand was substituted with a left leg injury during his team's Champions League match against Union Saint-Gilloise. The incident occurred less than 25 minutes into the game at the Metropolitano stadium.
Le Normand collided with Union midfielder Adem Zorgane, and his left leg struck Zorgane's hip. The central defender went down in pain and immediately grabbed his leg. He received treatment on the field but was unable to continue playing. Le Normand was replaced by José María Giménez, who had been rested by Atletico coach Diego Simeone.
The extent of Le Normand's injury and his recovery timeline remain unclear as of the current date. Atletico will likely provide an update on his condition in the coming days. The team will need to assess the impact of this loss as they continue their Champions League campaign.
