Real Madrid are level at the top of the Spanish league, level with Girona, but Carlo Ancelotti’s side face further squad problems after another player was injured.

Lucas VasquezPhoto: Barbora Reichová / CNC / Profimedia

Lucas Vazquez is injured and will miss three weeks

Real Madrid is in first place in La Liga, tied with Girona (48 points) and has qualified for the 1/8 of the UEFA Champions League (where it will meet with RB Leipzig).

In addition, Carlo Ancelotti’s team is also playing in the round of 16 of the Spanish Cup, where they will face Arandina (January 6 from 22:30).

Los Blancos need plenty of players to deliver on all fronts, but Ancelotti has been dealt another blow.

According to Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano, Lucas Vazquez suffered a knee injury and will be out for about three weeks.

In the current season, Lucas Vasquez played 20 matches, scored one goal and provided 3 assists in all competitions.

The schedule of “Real” for the next three weeks

January 6

Spanish Cup: Arandina – Real Madrid

January 10

Spanish Super Cup: Real Madrid – Atletico Madrid

January 21

La Liga: Real Madrid – Almeria

January 28

La Liga: Las Palmas – Real Madrid

La Liga, standings

1. Real Madrid 48p / 19 min

2. Girona 48p / 19mj

3. FC Barcelona 41p / 19m

4. Athletic Club Bilbao 38p / 19m

5. Atletico Madrid 38p / 19m

6. Real Sociedad 32p / 19 min.