The victory over Getafe costs Real Madrid two players for the Copa del Rey final against Barcelona
Real Madrid maintained their hopes of competing for the Spanish league title after achieving an important 1-0 victory over hosts Getafe on Wednesday in the 33rd round of La Liga.
Real Madrid reached 72 points, placing them second behind leaders Barcelona, who have 76 points, with 5 full rounds remaining.
Real Madrid and Barcelona will meet face to face next Saturday in the Copa del Rey final, a fateful encounter for Carlo Ancelotti, whose future has been in doubt since his side’s Champions League exit at the hands of Arsenal.
According to AS, the Getafe match dealt a major blow to Ancelotti, with David Alaba and Eduardo Camavinga confirmed to be injured and will miss Saturday’s El Clásico.
Given Real Madrid’s numerical shortage in defense, the absence of these two players will certainly be significant, reducing Ancelotti’s options in the match.
