Real suffer as Raul goes under the knife

SPANISH international striker Raul will miss tomorrow night’s Champions League quarter-final clash at Manchester United after undergoing emergency appendicitis surgery yesterday.

Raul was admitted to the Ruber Clinic in the Spanish capital suffering from a fever at around 4pm and once appendicitis was diagnosed, he was immediately admitted for surgery, which the club said had been a complete success.

“It’s a surprise for sure, but we are all professionals and not going to start crying,” Real coach Vicente Del Bosque said. “Raul’s absence is a setback, he’s a player who can add something in any situation, but we’ve got a strong squad and can cover for him.”