Real Madrid are without a fit senior centre-back for two crucial games against Atletico Madrid and Manchester City in the next week.

Real Madrid central defender Antonio Rüdiger has been diagnosed with a leg muscle injury sustained in a Spanish league game on Saturday.

Real Madrid have received a significant boost ahead of their crucial match against Atletico Madrid, with Eduardo Camavinga expected to be available for selection. According to reports from AS, the

Ancelotti is hoping David Alaba will be match-fit, as he builds up fitness following 13 months out due to his own ACL injury, but the Austrian is unlikely to start successive game

Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti has said there is an “emergency situation” at the Bernabeu currently. Los Blancos failed to make any headway at all in the January transfer window, not landing a single signing despite claims that they were ready to spend up to €30 million to bring a right-back to the club following a serious injury to Dani Carvajal.