Real Madrid forward Mariano has tested positive for coronavirus, the La Liga champions announced on Tuesday. "After the COVID-19 tests carried out yesterday on our first team footballers by the Real Madrid Medical Services, our player Mariano, tested positive," Real said in a statement. "The player is in perfect health and is complying with the protocol of isolation at home."

Mariano did not join the Real squad as players returned from a post-season break to start training for their Champions League last 16 showdown at Manchester City on August 7. The 26-year-old has not appeared in that competition this season.