Luiz Felipe, goodbye to the season

Rayo Vallecano centre-back Luiz Felipe, 29, has suffered an ACL tear in his right knee and faces a lengthy recovery.

Rayo Vallecano confirmed that Brazilian centre-back Luiz Felipe has ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee, a serious injury requiring an extended rehabilitation period. The 29-year-old has been plagued by fitness issues since joining the Madrid club, limiting him to just 10 appearances last season. He had not yet featured this campaign while recovering from a hamstring injury and was on the bench for the first time against Athletic Club before the match was suspended.