Real Madrid organized COVID-19 tests for their players as they prepared to return to training following a few days of holiday and Mariano Diaz has tested positive.

The tests were carried out at the players' homes, so Mariano did not come into contact with the rest of the squad.

The striker is, therefore, staying at his home and is following the relevant quarantine procedure.

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"After the COVID-19 tests carried out yesterday on our first-team footballers by the Real Madrid medical services, our player Mariano tested positive," a club statement confirmed.

"The player is in perfect health and is complying with the protocol of isolation at home."

Meanwhile, the rest of his teammates returned to training this Tuesday.

Given that Real Madrid's Champions League match at Manchester City is scheduled for August 7, Mariano won't be available.

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