BREAKING: Arturo Vidal ruled out for the rest of the season, including Real Madrid clash

BREAKING: Bayern Munich confirm midfielder Arturo Vidal has been ruled out for the rest of the season after having knee surgery.

OFFICIAL STATEMENT: 

Arturo Vidal underwent knee surgery by Dr Ulrich Boenisch in Augsburg on Monday. The loose body that had been diagnosed beforehand was removed.

The attachment of the rear lateral meniscus which was damaged by the loose body was repaired. The season is over for Arturo Vidal.

Vidal was immediately escorted from the training field by Franck Ribery and the club's goalkeeping coach after his unfortunate trip.

On April 25, Bayern host Real Madrid at the Allianz Arena in the Champions League semi-final before the return leg the following week and now the Chilean midfielder will miss both games.