06.02.2015 15:49 h

Sevilla 'keeper Beto out for up to three months

Sevilla have been dealt a major blow after goalkeeper Beto was ruled out for up to three months with a shoulder injury, the club announced Friday.

The Portuguese international, 32, who has won 10 caps for his country, collided heavily with Real Madrid's French striker Karim Benzema during their 2-1 midweek defeat.

"It was diagnosed that FC Sevilla goalkeeper Beto is suffering from a dislocated shoulder and the situation probably requires surgery which will mean an minimum absence of ten weeks." read a club statement.

The player, who needed lengthy treatment, was eventually taken off on a stretcher while Benzema escaped without a yellow card for the incident.

Sevilla are currently fourth in La Liga, 12 points behind Real Madrid, and continue their Europa League defence when they face Germany's Borussia Moenchengladbach in the last-32 in two weeks' time.