Double Alarm for Linda Caicedo: Real Madrid and Colombia Concerned

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On November 7, 2026, the Liga F match between Athletic Club and Real Madrid ended at Lezama with a 1:1 draw. With the game nearing its end, Linda Caicedo was forced to leave the pitch: in the 65th minute, she was injured following an unfortunate action and could leave the field only with assistance. The forward from Candelaria believed herself that it was a muscular injury. However, no official diagnosis has been issued. As a result, the incident triggered alarm in both Madrid and Colombia.

The Mundo Deportivo report from November 8, 2026, at 07:53 CET makes clear that Caicedo’s potential absence could be particularly troublesome for Real Madrid amid a congested calendar. At the same time, the Colombian national team risks losing her for two international matches in November.

The Pitch in the 65th Minute Changes the Situation

Caicedo’s Own Suspicion

At Athletic Club, Caicedo was particularly important not only because Real Madrid dropped a point in the title race with FC Barcelona. She was substituted only 25 minutes before the end. After the duel, she initially remained on the pitch. Only when she could not get back to her feet without assistance was she escorted off the field. Her tears as she was taken off underline the severity of the moment.

The 65th minute marks the start of the uncertainty. Caicedo assessed the injury herself as muscular. However, that is not a confirmed diagnosis. The report identifies neither the affected muscle nor a period of absence and contains no official medical assessment. It is therefore certain that Caicedo left the game injured, but not how long she will be unavailable for Real Madrid and the Colombian national team.

Why the Injury Weighs Heavily in Madrid’s Calendar

Real Madrid has two Champions League matches coming up in the immediately following month: against Paris FC and Inter Milan. Additional league matches are also on the agenda in parallel. The club’s unease therefore extends beyond a single league game. A possible absence for Caicedo comes during a period when both the national competitive calendar and the European season are underway.

The information available so far does not allow a clear conclusion about how severely Real Madrid would be weakened in sporting terms. The point against Athletic Club does at least show that the team was unable to increase its lead over Barça. However, no direct connection can be drawn between that result and Caicedo’s injury: she was substituted only in the closing stages of the match and did not alone cause the gap that had emerged beforehand.

Colombia Is Already Planning Against Australia Without Certainty

Two Match Dates on November 28 and December 2

In Colombia, Caicedo’s potential absence is a second warning signal. “La Tri” faces Australia on November 28 and December 2. Both matches are part of the preparation for the following year’s World Cup. For the most recent double friendly against Venezuela, national coach Angelo Marsaglia already gave Caicedo a break. That measure can now do nothing to reverse her current condition because the injury in Madrid occurred immediately after those matches.

In addition, Colombia has already had to plan for another period of absence: days before the match against Athletic Club, the long-term absence of Ana María Guzmán had been announced. Should it be confirmed that Caicedo will also be out for an extended period, the attack would be left facing two squad questions. However, the report does not reveal how the team would respond to a possible absence of the forward.

The Medical Assessment Will Determine the Next Phase

What Is Established So Far

What is established are the 1:1 result for Athletic Club at Lezama, Caicedo’s injury in the 65th minute, her suspicion of a muscular injury, and the concern at Real Madrid and the Colombian national team. League and Champions League matches are next in Madrid, while Colombia is preparing for the double friendly against Australia.

What Remains Open

The diagnosis, expected return, possible replacement in the attack, and any potential adjustment to the Colombian squad remain unresolved. “La Tri’s” lineup is therefore not yet complete. Until the official medical assessment is released, the double alarm remains a warning signal—nothing more can be derived with any certainty from the known facts.