Nistelrooy injured

Real Madrid has taken another blow after losing to minnows U.D Almeria as they might lose ace striker Ruud van Nistelrooy's service for the next match.

Ruud van Nistelrooy was substituted in half-time against U.D Almeria. Real Madrid doctors has confirmed that he suffers from a blow to his right ankle. It is not sure if he will be able to play against Valladolid next week.

Sergio Ramos has niggled his right foot and is being monitored by the Real Madrid doctors.

Real Madrid fans will be hoping that they aren't seriously injured.

Los Merengues have five first-team players suffering from injury - Metzelder, Heinze, Pepe, Gago and Saviola .