Raul is doubtful for Spain’s World Cup quarter-final on Saturday, while David Albelda has definitely been ruled out and may miss the rest of the tournament.
Striker Raul aggravated an old groin injury during Spain’s second-round victory over the Republic of Ireland in a penalty shoot-out in Suwon.
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