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Real Madrid Forced to Sweat Over Raphael Varane's Fitness After Picking Up Injury Playing for France

Real Madrid have been forced to sweat over the fitness of Raphael Varane after the centre back was withdrawn early from France's international friendly with Iceland.

Varane, 25, was withdrawn at halftime against Iceland on Thursday despite his side being a goal down after due to physical problems which led to a feeling of discomfort.

The defender was a standout among France's wobbly backline at Stade du Roudourou prior to his departure in a game which saw the visitors secure a 2-0 lead before Kylian Mpabbe's late introduction turned the game on its head to salvage a 2-2 draw for Didier Deschamps's side.