Jović: Playing with a mask was the most difficult

Real Madrid striker Luka Jović returned to the pitch after injury, but had to wear a protective mask.

Real Madrid striker Luka Jović made his return to action on Saturday after recovering from an injury, but he had to do so with a protective mask on his face.

The mask was necessary to protect Jović's nose, which he broke in a collision with a teammate in training last month

The mask was necessary to protect Jović's nose, which he broke in a collision with a teammate in training last month. Jović played the full 90 minutes of Real Madrid's 2-0 win over Granada, and he said after the game that playing with the mask was "the most difficult" thing he has ever done.

"It was very difficult to play with the mask," Jović said. "I couldn't breathe properly, and it was very uncomfortable. But I'm happy to be back on the pitch, and I'm glad that we won the game."

Jović's return is a boost for Real Madrid, who have been without a number of key players due to injury in recent weeks. The Serbian striker has scored three goals in 11 appearances for Real Madrid this season.