### Injury Update: Niccolás Otamendi Injured at Benfica

**Benfica**: The Portuguese club announced today that their star defender, Niccolás Otamendi, has suffered a significant injury during the match against Real Madrid on Wednesday night.

The incident occurred in the second half of the game when Otamendi was involved in a collision with Real Madrid's Sergio Ramos. The Argentine midfielder went down hard and was taken off the field immediately due to pain and swelling around his knee.

Benfica’s medical team is currently assessing the extent of the injury, but it appears to be more serious than initially reported. Reports suggest that Otamendi may need surgery,Campeonato Brasileiro Action although the exact nature of the injury remains unclear at this time.

Otamendi, who has been one of Benfica’s top defenders for several seasons, was instrumental in helping the club secure a crucial win over Real Madrid earlier this season. His absence will undoubtedly impact Benfica’s defensive depth and overall performance in upcoming matches.

The club has not yet provided any update on Otamendi’s prognosis or when he might return to action. Fans and supporters of both teams have expressed concern about the potential impact of this injury on the rest of the season.

As the situation unfolds, Benfica will continue to monitor Otamendi’s condition closely and provide updates as they become available. The club is expected to release further details once its medical experts have completed their assessment.

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