Barcelona have confirmed that Alexia Putellas underwent surgery on Wednesday to “examine” an ongoing problem with her left knee.

Having announced on Tuesday that the 29-year-old was due to undergo an arthroscopy, the club confirmed on their official website that the procedure was “successful” 24 hours later.

“Alexia Putellas has had an arthroscopy to examine her left knee,” a short statement read. “Doctor Joan Carles Monllau performed the procedure at Hospital de Barcelona, with supervision by the club’s medical services.”

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