Valencia CF has confirmed that Diego López has suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury to his right knee. The Valencian forward was substituted in the 51st minute of the match against Barça, played at Mestalla, showing clear signs of pain.

Medical tests conducted in the last few hours have determined the extent of the injury, one of the most serious for a football player. The player and the club will have to decide between conservative treatment or undergoing surgery to reconstruct the affected ligament. The definitive treatment plan to begin his recovery will be finalized in the coming days.

It seems clear that Diego López will miss pre-season with the Valencian team and also the start of the next league edition, as recovery times for this type of injury typically extend for several months.

Before the injury was made official, some Valencia CF players had already sent him messages of encouragement.