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Maximum concern over Barrenetxea's injury
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Barrenetxea suffered a hamstring tear in Sunday's match against Rayo Vallecano; medical tests suggest he could miss the rest of the season.
Real Sociedad academy product Ander Barrenetxea sustained a serious hamstring injury to his right leg during Sunday's match against Rayo Vallecano. Medical specialists spent Tuesday analyzing test results, delaying the official injury report until Wednesday. Early indications suggest a lengthy absence, with the possibility he may not return this calendar year and could miss the remainder of the 2025–26 season.
The injury is a significant setback for Barrenetxea, who will also miss Spain's upcoming international window. He has suffered a similar injury before: in 2022, he tore a hamstring in his other leg with muscle detachment from the bone, requiring surgery in Finland and sidelining him for over half a season. His recovery from that injury was prolonged and difficult.
Summary by MatchPal from the original report at mundodeportivo.com. Reporting and images belong to the source.
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UK times- Diario AS
- Mundo Deportivo
- Barrenetxea successfully operated onDiario AS
- Barrenetxea undergoes surgery in MadridMundo Deportivo
- Real Sociedad awaits Barrenetxea's magicMundo Deportivo
- Oyarzabal to Barrenetxea: "We will be waiting for you, we will celebrate again, always with you"Mundo Deportivo
- Barrenetxea's worst fears confirmed: out almost entire seasonMundo Deportivo
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- Barrenetxea suffers severe injury and will require surgeryDiario AS
- Maximum concern over Barrenetxea's injuryMundo DeportivoThis article
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