Carlo Ancelotti confirmed at a press conference that tomorrow's Spanish "Primera" championship match will have to be played without defenders Pepe and Fabio Coentrao.
It is reported that both Portuguese players suffered injuries during training, but they are not serious. The Italian coach, not wanting to risk the players' health, did not include them in the team lineup.
"Fabio Coentrao and Pepe will miss tomorrow's match," said C.Ancelotti at the press conference.
Madrid's "Real" players will fight against "Villarreal" for important 3 points tomorrow. Pepe will be replaced by Raphael Varane, and F. Coentrao - by Marcelo.