Spanish first division soccer league giant Real Madrid said on Wednesday that their midfielder Sami Khedira will be out of action for three weeks because of a leg injury.

According to the club, a medical scan Wednesday on the Germany international revealed a torn muscle in his left leg.

Khedira has started in 27 of his 32 appearances this season.

Khedira will likely miss at least three league matches, starting Saturday at Deportivo La Coruna, but should be back for the return leg of the last 16 match against Lyon in the Champions League on March 16. Madrid drew 1-1 Tuesday at Lyon in the first match.