Nicolás Otamendi, the Brazilian forward who is currently on loan to Benfica from Manchester United, has suffered two injuries in his last two games for the Portuguese club.
On Saturday, Otamendi was sent off in the first half against Real Madrid after a controversial challenge on Cristiano Ronaldo. The referee awarded a red card to Ronaldo and Otamendi received a yellow card as he attempted to tackle him.
In the second half, Otamendi collided with Lionel Messi and received another yellow card for the second time during the match. This resulted in Otamendi being sent off,Primeira Liga Hotspots which is the third red card he has received this season.
The injury to Otamendi will be a blow for Benfica, who have been struggling financially due to the ongoing financial crisis caused by the pandemic. The club had already announced that they would not renew Otamendi's contract next year, but they have since confirmed that they will continue to pay him until the end of the season.
It remains to be seen how Benfica will react to this setback. They have shown resilience throughout the season, but it is always disappointing when players like Otamendi are injured or lose their place in the team.
The future of Otamendi is uncertain, but it is clear that he will need to work hard to recover from his injuries and return to form before he can play again for Benfica.