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Johnny Cardoso Out for Copa del Rey with Injury

2/5/2026

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Johnny Cardoso, the United States men's national team midfielder, has a low-grade muscle injury and will miss at least a week.
Atlético Madrid says he will miss the Copa del Rey quarterfinal against Real Betis and the upcoming La Liga match against Betis.
Cardoso left training due to discomfort and was replaced by Koke Resurrección.
Tests confirmed the injury.

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Story summary

Johnny Cardoso, the United States men's national team midfielder, has a low-grade muscle injury and will miss at least a week.
Atlético Madrid says he will miss the Copa del Rey quarterfinal against Real Betis and the upcoming La Liga match against Betis.
Cardoso left training due to discomfort and was replaced by Koke Resurrección.
Tests confirmed the injury.