Modric has head in hands and Vinicius Jr can’t look as Valencia’s Diakhaby suffers horrific freak injury vs Real Madrid

VALENCIA star Mouctar Diakhaby suffered a horrific freak leg injury in his side’s draw with Real Madrid on Saturday.

Players on both teams were left close to tears after the defender went down in an accidental collision with Vinicius Jr.

AFPPlayers were close to tears as Mouctar Diakhaby suffered a horror leg injury against Real Madrid[/caption]

AFPThe Valencia star went down after an accidental collision by Vinicius Jr[/caption]

GettyThe Brazilian was unable to watch the dramatic scenes unfurl[/caption]

Real’s Brazilian winger couldn’t look during the aftermath as medics rushed onto the field.

And Croatia legend Luka Modric was left with his head in his hands as Diakhaby writhed in pain on the ground.

The tragic incident occurred in the 86th minute of the 2-2 draw at the Mestalla.

As Vinicius Jr went down following a challenge, he tumbled straight into the legs of Diakhaby.

The centre-back fell awkwardly on top of Vinicius Jr as one leg appeared to get caught.

And he immediately yelled out in pain as players signalled straight away for medical help.

Many stars on the pitch looked close to tears as the reality of the scene became clear.

Vinicius Jr couldn’t look at Diakhaby in pain as he stared at the ground in disbelief instead.

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GettyBrahim Diaz covered his mouth in shock[/caption]

GettyPlayers on both sides looked close to tears[/caption]

APAntonio Rudiger appeared extremely distressed[/caption]

APDiakhaby was stretchered off the field by medics[/caption]

And teammate Modric buried his face in his hands as Valencia’s star defender was stretchered off the field.

Antonio Rudiger also appeared greatly distressed, while Brahim Diaz covered his mouth in shock.

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