Valverde cleared for Racing after scans rule out Clasico injury

Medical tests have confirmed no serious injury to Federico Valverde's right hamstring, making him available for Real Madrid's next match.

• Valverde left El Clasico against Barcelona in the 62nd minute after feeling pain in his right hamstring during the first half.
• Medical scans have ruled out a serious injury, and the midfielder will be available for Sunday's La Liga match at Racing Santander.
• Journalist Mario Peñalver said Wednesday that the medical results cleared Valverde and made him available to coach José Mourinho.
• Valverde said he spoke with the coaching staff at halftime about continuing and tried to hold out longer despite the pain.