That leaves Zinedine Zidane with just three fit midfielders for the match, and 12 senior outfit players as the Madrid squad gets stretched to the limit. Powered by WPeMatico

The Barcelona players queued up and one-by-one walked up with a sheepish grin to join captain Lionel Messi for a picture with him and, seemingly less importantly, the Copa del Rey trophy. Powered by WPeMatico

Benzema has struggled to shake off any discomfort after Liverpool midfielder Milner careered into his ankle during the second leg of the Champions League quarter-final clash at Anfield. Powered by WPeMatico

PETE JENSON IN SPAIN: Not since 2003 has the Spanish title race been this close. Sportsmail takes a look at all the deciding factors with the four-horse race set to go down to the wire. Powered by WPeMatico

The Liverpool midfielder’s contract expires this summer, and the Spanish giants have long been linked with signing him, although that was called into question by the club’s dire financial position Powered by WPeMatico

Real Madrid players have reportedly agreed to forfeit the bonuses they are entitled to if they win LaLiga or the Champions League. Powered by WPeMatico

Haaland’s agent, Mino Raiola, is said to have an agreement with Madrid that his client will join the LaLiga leaders in 2022, but Dortmund’s struggles are likely to hasten the 20-year-old’s departure. Powered by WPeMatico

Yellows boss Unai Emery has urged Spain centre back Torres only to join Madrid or Barca – but the LaLiga giants are said to have already identified other defensive additions this summer. Powered by WPeMatico

Barcelona president Joan Laporta is confident Lionel Messi will stay at the Nou Camp beyond his current deal. The Argentine legend’s contract is set to expire in the summer. Powered by WPeMatico

The France international, 23, has just a year remaining on his Barcelona contract but has yet to sign the extension he has been offered. Reports in Spain suggest Liverpool could swoop. Powered by WPeMatico