article_snippet.sent: Real Madrid closed the gap on Barcelona to just two points at the top of La Liga, but will be praying injuries to Gareth Bale and Luka Modric Luka Modric don't derail Gareth Bale and Luka Modric season.
article_snippet.sent: Real Madrid forward the Real Madrid defender (right) in action against Malaga's Samuel Garcia at the Bernabeu .
article_snippet.sent: Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti watches on from the sidelines during Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti .
article_snippet.sent: Real Madrid forward the Real Madrid defender looks frustrated after missing a penalty during the second half .
article_snippet.sent: the Real Madrid defender became the first ever player to net 50 goals in five consecutive seasons, an incredible statistic, but Ancelotti's mind will now turn to Wednesday night and another incredible statistic.
article_snippet.sent: the Real Madrid defender has faced Real Madrid forward seven times so far this season and not won a single game.
article_snippet.sent: Will the Real Madrid defender be forced to try this season without Modric and Bale in the eighth?
highlights_snippet.sent: Gareth Bale and Luka Modric go off injured for Real Madrid .