James Rodriguez and Sergio Ramos sidelined with injuries.

 

James out for two months, while Ramos set to miss derby clash.

Carlo Ancelotti left with four injured players and one suspended against Atletico Madrid.

Real Madrid's summer-signing James Rodriguez and and defender Sergio Ramos was unable to play due to injuries sustained. The duo will be missed against Diego Simeone's men.

Meanwhile, Marcelo has been suspended following a challenge with Vilito. Other option, Fabio Coentrao, is said to be injured according to some reports. Pepe was injured the last time he played against Atletico Madrid.

Madrid must also cope without Luka Modric who was injured for three months back in November.

James Rodriguez successfully completed his surgery and is injured for two months with a broken foot. Sergio Ramos suffered a hamstring injury with just nine minutes into the game against Sevilla.

James Rodriguez scored a stunner against Sevilla but was injured lat in the second half.

However, Real Madrid are set to appeal Marcelo's ban.   

Bale ruled out of El Clasico

   

Real Madrid must cope up without the Welshman.

Barcelona are handed a sigh of relief after Gareth Bale is injured and set to miss El Clasico.

Real Madrid's Gareth Bale has been suffering from an abdominal injury and is set to miss Real's clash against Barcelona this week.

The Welshman picked up a muscle injury during training and will be missed for two weeks. Real Madrid coach earlier insisted in a press during Liverpool match that Bale is suffering from a "gluteus injury" and will miss the clash against Liverpool and Barcelona.

"We have a few days to evaluate the situation of Bale, Benzema, Varane and Ramos about fitness issues".

"Bale have a problem with his gluteus. It wasn't a player rotation" the Italian confirmed.

With Bale injured, Madrid might swith to 4-4-2 formation with Luke, Kroos, James and Illara starting in midfield with Cristiano and Benzema in attack.

Madrid can also play 4-2-3-1 with Benzema in front and Ronaldo, James and Modric behind him. Kroos and Illara will be the 2.