Bayern's injured defender Hummels to miss Real Madrid match

Bayern Munich defender Mats Hummels will miss the UEFA Champions League encounter against Real Madrid, the German giants announced in a statement.

The 28-year-old defender had to interrupt Bayern's training session on Sunday after suffering an ankle injury, reports Xinhua news agency.

Hummels sustained a distortion of the right upper ankle and also an injury of the capsule apparatus, the club said in a statement on Sunday.

"Very sad about missing at least the next two games," Hummels said in a short statement.

Hummels will thus be not available for the upcoming quarter-final clash against Real Mardid on Wednesday and the Bundesliga match against Bayer Leverkusen on Saturday.

Bayern Munich sit currently atop the Bundesliga standings with a ten-point advantage.

They still have the chance to lift three titles this season as they are in the race for the Bundesliga title, German Cup and UEFA Champions League trophy.

--IANS

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