Altintop (Photo: Reuters)
Madrid did not set a timeline for the Turkey international’s return, but such a muscle tear normally takes several weeks to heal.
Altintop has played as a midfielder and fullback since his summer move from Bayern Munich, scoring one goal from seven appearances for the Spanish leaders.
Madrid plays Levante in the league on Sunday.
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