Real Madrid vs Getafe: Key La Liga Match

0:00Welcome to MLS News Today. Two minutes of updates that matter to MLS fans, hit subscribe and stay connected. Real Madrid faces Getterfay at home on Monday night in a key La Liga match. They need a win to stand the title race after Barcelona pulled four points clear with a victory over Villarreal. Los Blancos briefly led the standings but slipped, following a loss to Osasuna. Earlier this week, Real Madrid bounced back with a win over Benfica to advance in the Champions League knockout stage. Now all eyes return to domestic action under manager Alvaro Arbaloa, who suffered his first league defeat last weekend. The injury list is long and troubling for Madrid. Star Ford, Caelian Embape misses a second straight game with a recurring knee problem, and there's no set return date as the team plays it's safe. Jude Bellingham, Aitor Milital, Danny Ceballos, and others are also out, thinning the squad significantly. Raul Asensio is doubtful after a neck injury in midweek, while Dean Hoitzen battles fitness

1:04issues in defense. On a brighter note, Rodrigo could return after nearly a month's sideline, offering some attacking relief. Arbaloa eyes a 4-4-2 formation, with Tibo Cortoa in goal, Trent Alexander Arnold at right back, and Vanickia's junior of top alongside. Gonzalo Garcia, Federico Valverde and Aurelian Tormony Anchor midfield as Madrid aims to overcome the absences and respond to Barcelona's surge. The Daily News Now is powered by our sponsor. Headphones in a pillow. Simple idea, surprisingly addictive, S-O-L-I, solelypillow.com.