Injury problems mount up for Real Madrid after Super Cup semifinal victory

RIYADH: Real Madrid's tense win over Valencia on penalties in the first semifinal of the Spanish Super Cup has taken its toll on Carlo Ancelotti's men, as they prepare for Sunday's final against either Betis or FC Barcelona.

In his post-game press conference, the coach Ancelotti explained the young Frenchman had suffered "a knock on his knee" and had been unable to continue.

Ancelotti said the club were more worried about Lucas Vazquez, who had to be replaced in the second half by Dani Carvajal after twisting his ankle. "This looks to be more serious," said the coach.

Eder Militao also had to be substituted in the second half after he was hit on the side of the head by a shot and went down on the pitch a few minutes later complaining of dizziness.

"I don't think he will have a problem [for the final]," commented Ancelotti, who explained that the return of Carvajal and Ferland Mendy meant he would be able to field a competitive defence.

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