Injuries to Vincius Jnior and Lucas Vzquez added to Real Madrid's problems on Monday, with the club on the brink of missing out on the LaLiga title, and head coach Carlo Ancelotti set to depart for Brazil.
Vincius and Vzquez were both substituted during Madrid's 4-3 Clsico defeat to Barcelona on Sunday, a result which left leaders Bara seven points ahead, with just three games remaining.
The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) announced on Monday that Ancelotti will take charge of the national team from May 26, when the LaLiga season concludes, although Madrid are yet to make his departure official.
"Following tests carried out today on Vincius Jr. by the Real Madrid Medical Services, he has been diagnosed with a sprain in his left ankle," the club said in a statement on Monday. "His recovery will be monitored."
They also said right-back Vzquez had been diagnosed "with an injury to the pectineus muscle in his left thigh."
Vincius provided two assists for Kylian Mbapp in the Clsico at Montjuc, with the France forward scoring a hat trick, but ending up on the losing side.
He was substituted in the 88th minute -- having attempted to play on for some time with the injury -- and replaced by youngster Victor Muoz, who soon missed a good opportunity to level the game.
Vzquez, whose error had led to Bara's fourth goal, was withdrawn in the 84th minute and replaced by Endrick.
The Clsico loss means the LaLiga title race could be concluded this week. Madrid host Mallorca on Wednesday, while Barcelona travel to Espanyol on Thursday.
If Madrid fail to beat Mallorca, Bara would be champions, with Madrid only able to match the leaders' points tally, and Bara possessing the head-to-head advantage after their two league Clsico wins this season.
Sources have told ESPN that Madrid were finalising a deal on Monday for Xabi Alonso to become the club's new coach at the end of the league season, replacing Ancelotti.
Alonso announced on Friday that he would be leaving Bayer Leverkusen after three successful seasons at the Bundesliga club.
