<p>MADRID — Real Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde has tested positive for the coronavirus, the club said on Wednesday.</p>
<p>Valverde was dropped from the squad that will play at Cádiz later Wednesday in the Spanish league. </p>
<p>Coach Zinedine Zidane was already without seven other players because of injuries and suspensions, including captain Sergio Ramos, who also tested positive for COVID-19 recently.</p>
<p>Central defender Raphael Varane has just recovered from the coronavirus and was expected to play in Cádiz. </p>
<p>Madrid is four points behind Spanish league leader Atlético Madrid. </p>
<p>Valverde is likely to miss Madrid’s first leg against Chelsea in the Champions League semifinals next week. </p>
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