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Out with thigh injury Marcao suffered a myofascial injury to the rectus femoris of his right quadriceps in Friday's friendly against Aston Villa, and his recovery will depend on how the injury evolves,...

Impact Marcao faces an estimated three to eight weeks out after the club confirmed a myofascial injury to his right rectus femoris, without giving a timeline. The problem ended his first appearance since Dec. 20, 2025 after 25 minutes, and it rules him out of the Levante and Real Madrid fixtures at a minimum. He has not featured this season and sits behind Andres Castrin, Arouna Sangante and Kike Salas in the centre-back pecking order, so coach Luis Garcia's selection plans are largely unaffected.

OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers another setback Marcao (undisclosed) was forced off midway through the first half of Friday's Antonio Puerta Trophy friendly against Aston Villa with a possible muscular injury, visibly devastated...

Impact Marcao was making his first start since December 2025, pairing with Andres Castrin in central defense and had defended well against crosses from Emiliano Buendia and Alejandro Garnacho before the setback forced Juan Iglesias on in his place. The Brazilian has now spent 589 days sidelined since joining Sevilla in July 2022, having battled over a dozen different medical issues including a scaphoid fracture and a hip flexor tear, and has managed just 49 official appearances in four and a half years with the club, with this latest blow pushing his absence closer to two full years.

OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers setback against Villa Marcao asked to be substituted and was forced off injured after 24 minutes of Friday's game against Aston Villa.

Impact Marcao's return has been interrupted after he lasted 24 minutes of his first start since recovering from an injury that ruled him out from the start of preseason. He had been included in the matchday squad for each of the last three fixtures without coming on, and the friendly was his first chance to log meaningful minutes. The club's medical update will determine how long he is unavailable.

OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Trains fully, option vs Atletico Marcao (foot) trained fully this week and is an option for Saturday's clash against Atletico Madrid, the club posted.

Impact Marcao had been left out of Sevilla's final training session before the LaLiga opener against Rayo Vallecano, continuing an individualized recovery plan tied to a thigh bruise and foot issue that had already kept him sidelined at the end of last season. His full week of training now confirms he has moved past that setback, positioning him to be considered for a return to the matchday squad.

AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE

Left out ahead of season opener Marcao (foot) has been left out of Sevilla's final training session before Saturday's LaLiga opener against Rayo Vallecano, according to Deportes Sevilla.

Impact Marcao had recently continued his individualized recovery plan at the club's sporting city rather than traveling for the preseason camp in the Netherlands, a setback that followed a thigh bruise and a foot issue that had already kept him sidelined at the end of last season. His continued absence now confirms he will not be available for the season opener, and his path back to full team training will be worth monitoring as Sevilla begins the new 2026/27 La Liga campaign.

AUGUST 14 • ROTOWIRE

Not traveling with squad Marcao (foot) is not traveling with Sevilla's squad to the preseason camp in the Netherlands and will continue his specific plan at the club's sporting city, according to the club.

Impact Marcao had recently returned to team training after managing a thigh bruise, a setback that followed a foot issue that already kept him sidelined at the end of last season. His continued individualized work while the rest of the squad travels suggests a cautious approach to his reintegration, and his path back to full team training will be worth monitoring as Sevilla's preseason continues.

JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Trains with team Marcao (thigh) is back in team training Saturday, according to Zona Mixta.

Impact Marcao had been doing specific work on the grass while managing a thigh bruise, a setback that followed a foot issue that already kept him sidelined at the end of last season. His return to team training is an encouraging sign that he has put the injury behind him, positioning him to be back in contention for minutes as Sevilla continues its preseason preparations.

JULY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Doing specific work on grass Marcao (thigh) is doing specific work on the grass, according to Zona Mixta.

Impact Marcao's progression to on field work is an encouraging step after a thigh bruise limited him in preseason friendly action, following a foot issue that had already kept him sidelined at the end of last season. The gradual buildup suggests Sevilla is easing him back carefully, and he remains on track to be back in contention for minutes before the start of the regular season.

JULY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Struggling with bruise Marcao (thigh) is struggling with a bruise, and has been limited in friendly action, Sevilla announced.

Impact Marcao ended the season on the sideline with a foot issue and is now opening pre-season on the sideline with a thigh bruise. It's not expected to be a serious issue, but it has kept him out of the pre-season opener. Marcao should be back in contention for minutes before the regular campaign opens.

JULY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Won't return this season Marcao (foot) has returned to training with the squad but will not feature again this season, according to Marca.

Impact Marcao had made it back to collective sessions after undergoing surgery to repair a left foot fracture in January, making his return to the training pitch a meaningful rehabilitation milestone. However, the club has decided not to rush the Brazilian center-back back into competitive action before the end of the campaign, with Marcao ending the season with one goal, 59 clearances and 13 tackles across 13 appearances before the injury struck. The focus now shifts to being fully fit and available from the very start of the 2026/27 season.

MAY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Trains with team Friday Marcao (foot) returned to team training Friday for the first time in four months and could be an option for Sunday's clash against Real Madrid, according to Zona Mixta.

Impact Marcao had undergone surgery to repair a fracture in his left foot in January and has been working through a lengthy rehabilitation process ever since, making his return to collective sessions a significant milestone. The Brazilian center-back had contributed one goal, 59 clearances and 13 tackles across 13 appearances before the injury struck, and his potential availability for the Real Madrid fixture would be a welcome boost for Sevilla heading into the final fixture of their season. The club will assess how he comes through the remaining sessions before making a final call on his involvement Sunday.

MAY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Undergoes successful surgery Marcao (foot) has undergone surgery to repair the fracture on his left foot and is now resting as he awaits medical clearance to return to Seville, the club reported Monday.

Impact Marcao is expected to miss several weeks while he recovers from the surgery after getting hurt in training. He hasn't played since Dec. 20, and his exact return timeline is still unknown. Before that, he scored one goal while tallying 59 clearances and 13 tackles over 13 games played in the 2025/26 campaign. All of Nike Salas, Nemanja Gudelj and Andres Castrin should be more active than usual in Marcao's absence.

JANUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers foot fracture Marcao suffered a foot fracture and is out for the time being, according to the club.

Impact Marcao suffered a foot fracture in training and will miss some time on the sidelines to recover. Those kind of injuries usually take at least six weeks to treat, meaning Sevilla will have to replace him in the starting XI until he returns, with Kike Salas or Nemanja Gudelj as likely options to see increased playing time.

JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Receives double yellow Marcao was shown a red card in the 68th minute of Saturday's match against Real Madrid.

Impact Marcao would receive a red card Saturday, shown a second yellow in the 68th minute after his first in the 37th minute. He will miss a match when the club resumes play on Jan. 4 against Levante, returning to face Celta Vigo on Jan. 12. This will force a change while he is out, with Kike Salas as a possible replacement alongside Cesar Azpilicueta if he can recover from injury.

DECEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Starts after injury Marcao (foot) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Real Madrid.

Impact Marcao was training this week and is likely to be an option, with the defender now immediately finding the starting XI. He is a regular starter in the defense and should remain in this role, only missing four starts all season when an option.

DECEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Trains, should be option Marcao (foot) is back in training and appears to be an option for Saturday's match against Real Madrid, according to manager Matias Almeyda, per Rocio Guevara of Marca.

Impact Marcao has been back in training this week after a bone overload the past few weeks, with the defender appearing to now be an option again. This is massive news for the Brazilian, as he started in eight straight games before the injury. The hope will be that he can return to that spot immediately, although they may be a bit more cautious and work him in off the bench.

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers bone overload in foot Marcao suffers from bone overload in his left foot and is ruled out for the time being, according to the club.

Impact Marcao was forced off at halftime in Sunday's derby defeat against Betis due to a bone overload in his left foot that will make him miss some time. There is no precise timeline for his return, but his absence will force a change in the starting XI since he has been a regular starter in central defense for Sevilla, with Kike Salas as the main available option to start while he is out.

DECEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers twisted knee Marcao was forced off at halftime of Sunday's 2-0 derby defeat after suffering a twisted knee during the first half, according to Domingo Ortiz from Sphera Sports.

Impact Marcao suffered a twisted knee following a jump in the first half of Sunday's derby defeat and was forced off at the break. The defender has been replaced by Kike Salas, who is expected to see a greater role in the backline if the injury to Marcao proves to be serious.

DECEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in loss Marcao scored one goal on three shots (one on target) and had eight clearances in Monday's 2-1 loss versus Espanyol.

Impact Marcao scored his first goal of the season in the 86th minute to bring his team within one, but they were not able to find the equalizer. While goals and assists have been hard to come by for the defender, he has been elite with clearances, totalling 28 in his last five appearances.

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Starting again Marcao (ankle) is starting for Monday's trip to Espanyol.

Impact Marcao is back in the starting XI after overcoming an ankle issue. The international break gave him an extra two weeks to recover from the bruise, and he's straight back in the starting XI. Marcao should be a big part of the starting XI as long as he can stay fit.

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Finds squad list Marcao (ankle) is on the squad list for Monday's match against Espanyol.

Impact Marcao had suffered an injury over the break, but has recovered in the two weeks off, as the defender is now on the squad list. This should warrant the return of the defender to the starting XI, as he is a regular starter, possibly missing no time after the injury scare.

NOVEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers ankle contusion Marcao suffered an ankle contusion in recent days and is out for the time being, the club announced.

Impact Marcao suffered an ankle contusion in recent days and is a doubt for upcoming fixtures for Sevilla. The center-back will likely be assessed at the beginning of next week to know if he can feature in the clash against Espanyol on Nov. 24. Marcao has been a regular starter in the central defense recently which means that if he had to miss the game a change will have to be made in the backline, with Kike Salas as the main option to replace him.

NOVEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Back from suspension Marcao completed his one-game suspension and will be eligible to face Betis on Sunday.

Impact The defender missed the 1-1 draw against Athletic Club due to the suspension, but as one of the club's co-captains, Marcao should return to the starting lineup right away. He had started in the last three games in which he had been available for prior to the red card.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sent off late Marcao was sent off during second half stoppage time in Tuesday's 2-1 win over Valladolid.

Impact Marcao was shown a second yellow card and sent off during second half stoppage time. The defender just returned with a nose injury and now gets at least one match on the sideline due to suspension. Jose Angel Carmona will likely take over at center-back against Athletic Club on Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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