Campazzo gets injured, intensifying the injury crisis

The injury list of Real Madrid continues to grow. Facundo Campazzo joins an already extensive list of injured players, following the confirmation of his muscle injury in the left hamstring. The diagnosis was announced on Tuesday afternoon after the Medical Services conducted the necessary tests. The club's official statement concludes with a terse "Pending evolution," without providing any estimates on the Argentine point guard's return to competition.

Campazzo's injury originated in last Sunday’s game against Recoletas Salud San Pablo Burgos in the Liga Endesa. During the third quarter, with 3:14 still to play in the period, the Argentine requested a substitution and left the court without returning. Pedro Martínez, the coach of the white team, had already pointed out after the match that Campazzo did not finish the contest well.

Campazzo misses the European duel against Panathinaikos

This Wednesday, at 20:45, Real Madrid hosts Panathinaikos at the Movistar Arena for the 10th round of the EuroLeague. Campazzo will not be available for this match, which adds to the already considerable absences weighing on the Madrid team in recent weeks. Coach Pedro Martínez confirmed at the pre-match press conference that the point guard would not have the Argentine player available, although at that moment the exact diagnosis of the injury was still unknown.

Martínez acknowledged that Campazzo had a muscle strain but preferred not to speculate on recovery time due to a lack of medical information. "Injuries for the team are a setback, but that's how it is. We have a deep roster, and now is a great opportunity to show that this deep roster can cope or at least alleviate these absences, which are really important," expressed the coach during the media appearance.

An injury list with five players out

With the addition of Campazzo, Real Madrid has five players on the injured list. Theo Maledon and Mikael Jantunen were injured in the victory in round 9 against Fenerbahçe, where the Madrilenians triumphed 95-76. These are joined by three long-term absences that the club had been dealing with previously.

Theo Maledon suffers from a sprain in the right knee, with a recovery time estimated between three and four weeks. Mikael Jantunen suffers from a complete tear of the plantar fascia in the left foot, a more serious injury that could keep him out for three to four months. Gabriel Deck remains sidelined due to a shoulder injury that required surgery. Usman Garuba, meanwhile, is recovering from a tear of the left Achilles tendon suffered in the Final Four of the EuroLeague 2025-26.

Nick Smith Jr. returns with limited availability

On a positive note, Nick Smith Jr. has been cleared to play following his plantar fasciitis and will be available for the match against Panathinaikos. However, the player has not completed several training sessions, which suggests that his participation could be limited or gradual.

With the roster strained, Real Madrid is also considering the possibility of including Eli John Ndiaye, currently on loan at Joventut. This option could prove crucial to reinforce rotations at a time when the absences weigh heavily on the team's structure.

Campazzo will not arrive in Murcia either

Beyond the European commitment this Wednesday, Campazzo will also be unavailable for the next league match of Real Madrid. The white team will travel to Murcia to face UCAM Murcia in the Liga Endesa on Sunday, November 8, at 19:00. This prolonged absence emphasizes the uncertainty surrounding the recovery timeline for the Argentine point guard.

The coincidence with UCAM Murcia adds a narrative point of interest, as Campazzo played on loan for the Murcia team during the 2015-16 and 2016-17 seasons. However, the Argentine will not be able to participate in this return to a club from his recent past.

Pedro Martínez expressed awareness of the difficulty of facing these commitments with so many significant absences. Regarding Panathinaikos, the coach warned that it is "a very physical team, which plays with a very aggressive defense," requiring maximum physical availability from the players. The absence of Campazzo, an experienced point guard with offensive abilities, complicates the task of preparing an appropriate response to these characteristics of the Greek rival.

Managing this injury crisis will be crucial in the coming weeks. Real Madrid will need to find solutions in a roster that, despite its depth, is hampered in key positions. Campazzo, with his experience in directing plays, was an important piece in the team's scheme. His absence, with no known return date, will force Martínez to reconsider the rotations and tactical structure of the Madrid team in European competition.

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