Spain defender Raul Albiol will undergo medical scans after injuring his right leg at training ahead of the round of 16 match against Portugal at the World Cup.

The Real Madrid center back fell awkwardly Saturday and had to be carried off the field at North West University Sports Complex. Albiol grimaced in pain as he was led off and was set to undergo tests later Saturday at a local hospital.

Spain coach Vicente del Bosque said the team wasn't sure if Albiol had hurt his knee or fibula.

Although he is yet to play at the World Cup, Albiol has made 22 appearances for Spain since his debut in 2007.

Spain's injury concerns also include Xabi Alonso and Fernando Torres, who both picked up injuries during Friday's 2-1 win over Chile.

Alonso sprained his right ankle while Torres picked up a muscle problem in his right leg that Del Bosque said had nothing to do with the knee he underwent surgery on in April. Both players are day-to-day.

Spain meets Portugal on Tuesday at Green Point Stadium in Cape Town.

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