Atletico Madrid defender Le Normand will miss Spain’s FIFA World Cup qualifiers

Atletico Madrid defender Robin Le Normand has suffered a «high-grade» knee injury, the La Liga club said on Wednesday.

The Spanish centre-back went off injured during his team’s 3-1 Champions League victory over Union Saint-Gilloise on Tuesday.

Atletico did not give a timetable for Le Normand’s expected return, but Spanish media reported that he will not be able to participate with his national team in the upcoming World Cup qualifiers.

Spain will face Georgia on November 15 and Turkey on November 18 as they look to secure their place at the 2026 World Cup.

“Le Normand has suffered a serious injury to the posterior capsule of his left knee,” Atletico said in a statement. The club confirmed that the injury did not affect his meniscus or knee ligaments.

The defender cannot face Levante in La Liga on Saturday before the international break.

Le Normand will be hoping to return by the time Atletico face Inter Milan in the Champions League on November 26, while the Rojiblancos also face Spanish champions Barcelona in a key La Liga match on December 2.

Published on November 5, 2025