Barcelona defender Rafael Marquez will not play again this season after damaging the internal and external meniscus in his knee during Tuesday’s goalless Champions League semi-final first leg against Chelsea at the Nou Camp.
After further tests on Wednesday morning, Barca’s medical services said the Mexico international would undergo arthroscopic surgery on Saturday.
The Primera Liga leaders estimated they would be without Marquez for between eight and 10 weeks, ruling him out of the season run-in.
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