Marcelo may miss Getafe trip

Fullback Marcelo is in doubt for Real Madrid’s La Liga match away to Getafe on Saturday due to an injury sustained against Real Zaragoza.

Brazilian Marcelo picked up a leg problem in last weekend’s 3-1 win at home to Zaragoza, but stayed on the pitch until the final whistle as Real had already used all three substitutions.

The left-back underwent an examination on Monday to clarify the extent of the knock, and Real believe the defender could miss the match against Getafe based on the results of an MRI scan.

Marcelo’s absence would likely see Portugal international Fabio Coentrao, who has been used as a midfielder at times this season, drop into the defence.

League leaders Real, who boast a seven-point advantage over defending champions Barcelona, meet Getafe at Estadio Coliseum Alfonso Perez.