Woodgate suffers further injury setback

Real Madrid centre-back Jonathan Woodgate had to retire from a practice match on Thursday after suffering a recurrence of his thigh muscle injury.

Woodgate joined Real for 20 million euros from Newcastle United before the start of the season but has yet to make his debut because of a thigh injury.

He was able to train normally for the first time this week but Thursday's setback is likely to delay his debut still further.

"Despite this setback, we're confident of getting him fully fit," Real doctor Alfonso del Corral said. "He's stronger than he was when he came here."