Madrid — Injuries and the Covid-19 pandemic are starting to take their toll in the Liga title race, with all three teams involved — leaders Atletico Madrid, Real Madrid and Barcelona — missing a number of players this weekend.
A depleted Real could be without nine first-team regulars as they look to keep their slim hopes of retaining the title alive when they host Valencia on Sunday. Full-back Marcelo is the latest to join a lengthening injury list, which includes captain Sergio Ramos and Eden Hazard, after picking up a calf problem in midweek...
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