Raphael Varane tests Covid-positive in another defensive blow for Real Madrid against Liverpool

With skipper Sergio Ramos ruled out through injury, Nacho Fernandez and Eder Militao are the remaining centre-back options for Real

Raphael Varane has tested positive for Covid-19 (Nick Potts/PA)

Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane will miss Tuesday’s Champions League clash against Liverpool after testing positive for coronavirus.

With skipper Sergio Ramos ruled out through an injury picked up on international duty, the 27-year-old was set to play a key role in Tuesday’s quarter-final first leg in Spain.