Luka Modric Ruled Out Of Real Madrid Clash Against Real Betis Due To Suspension
Real Madrid were dealt a major blow in the defence of their La Liga title as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Atletico Madrid on Saturday night.
The result now leaves the door open for La Liga leaders Barcelona to widen the gap at the top to ten points should they defeat UD Almeria later tonight.
Things will only get more difficult for Carlo Ancelotti’s side moving forward as they have a tricky run of fixtures lying ahead.
Up next for Real Madrid is a visit to Estadio Benito Villamarin to face Real Betis. And, they will have to take on Manuel Pellegrini’s side without one of their main man in Luka Modric.
Indeed, the 37-year-old veteran midfielder has been ruled out of the game against Los Verdiblancos after he picked up a yellow card late in the contest against Atletico on Saturday night.
The booking meant that Modric now has received five yellow cards in La Liga this season, which earns him an automatic one-match ban.
This is certain to come as a blow for Real Madrid, considering that matches against Betis are always tricky, and having an experienced individual like Modric would have been handy for Ancelotti & co.
But the Real Madrid boss has enough depth in the middle of the park with Toni Kroos, Eduardo Camavinga, Dani Ceballos, Aurelien Tchouameni and Federico Valverde.
Modric has played 33 matches so far this season for Los Blancos, producing a tally of six goals and five assists. The 37-year-old has less than five months left on his contract with the club and a renewal is not yet certain.
