JUST IN: Dani Carvajal has tested positive for COVID-19

Spanish giants Real Madrid have confirmed defender Daniel Carval has tested positive for COVID-19. 

Carvajal was part of the Real Madrid squad that beat Barcelona 3-2 on Wednesday night to make it to the Super Cup final. The 29-year-old is now set to miss the Super Cup final tie against Athletic Bilbao this Sunday after they eliminated Atletico Madrid with a 2-1 victory. 

"Real Madrid announces that our player Daniel Carvajal tested positive at Covid-19," a statement from the club read. 

In the absence of Carjaval, Carlo Ancelotti may consider using Lucas Vazquez at the right back. 

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Real Madrid right-back Dani Carvajal has tested positive for COVID-19 and will be out for the Spanish Super Cup final against Athletic Bilbao on Sunday. pic.twitter.com/EvrkLKB8FD

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