Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has warned that his side are in a state of "emergency" after suffering further injury setbacks ahead of a crucial period. The reigning Spanish and European champions have struggled with fitness issues throughout the campaign but were dealt two enormous blows in recent daysfollowing injuries to centre-back duo Antonio Rudiger and David Alaba.

David Alaba has suffered a thigh injury, Real Madrid said on Tuesday, in the latest worry for the team's defence ahead of a crucial run of games.

The Austrian center-back was set to play a key role in Real Madrid’s upcoming matches. Carlo Ancelotti now faces a major defensive problem.