Real Madrid Faces Injury Crisis Ahead of Mallorca Match

Madrid, Spain – Real Madrid is grappling with a significant injury crisis as they prepare for a crucial La Liga match against Mallorca on Wednesday night. The club announced that Brahim Díaz will join the injury list with a left thigh injury, leaving the team with only 10 registered first-team players available to compete.

This announcement comes as Madrid’s management confirmed that 11 first-team players are sidelined due to various injuries. The absence of Díaz and goalkeeper Andriy Lunin, who is out with a hand injury, leaves head coach Carlo Ancelotti with a depleted squad as the team struggles to stay competitive against their rivals.

With Barcelona holding a seven-point lead at the top of the table and just three matches remaining, Madrid must secure a win against Mallorca to keep their title hopes alive. A loss or draw would all but hand the championship to Barcelona, intensifying pressure on Ancelotti and his players.

Ancelotti’s challenges extend beyond injuries as the team contends with player suspensions. Aurelien Tchouameni is unable to play due to an accumulation of yellow cards, further limiting the coach’s options.

The current situation has compelled Madrid to include younger players from their reserve team to fill the matchday squad. While Raul Asencio is available, he is classified as a reserve player. Other young talents, such as Jacobo Ramon and David Jimenez, may see some action as well.

Under La Liga regulations, teams are required to have a minimum of seven first-team registered players on the field at all times during a match. Failure to meet this requirement could result in a forfeit. Consequently, Ancelotti will need to manage his substitutions carefully to avoid breaching this rule, as he can only substitute three of the available players during the match.

In their previous outing, Madrid suffered a 4-3 defeat to Barcelona, intensifying the urgency to secure a win against Mallorca. They currently stand at risk of handing the league title to their rivals if they cannot turn around their fortunes quickly.

Tonight’s game at the Bernabeu presents an uphill battle for Real Madrid, with limited resources at their disposal. They will need to put forth a strong performance amidst the adversity to keep their title aspirations alive.