Barrenetxea undergoes surgery in Madrid

Real Sociedad winger underwent surgery on right hamstring injury sustained against Rayo Vallecano; club prioritising cautious recovery.

Ander Barrenetxea has undergone surgery in Madrid for a right hamstring injury sustained during Real Sociedad's 1-0 LaLiga win over Rayo Vallecano on Sunday. The procedure was performed successfully by specialist Lasse Lempainen at Hospital Vithas Madrid Aravaca.

Barrenetxea suffered the injury just one minute after assisting Iceland striker Orri Óskarsson's winning goal. The club has emphasised maximum caution to ensure optimal recovery without rushing his return.

He has been withdrawn from Spain's Nations League fixtures against Czech Republic and England during the international break, having been called up after an impressive run of form that earned his first senior cap in March against Egypt.

This is not his first hamstring surgery; he underwent a similar procedure in 2022 for a left hamstring injury that sidelined him for several months.