Real Madrid take on Valencia tonight hoping to add pressure on Atletico de Madrid at the top of the table.
Diego Simeone’s men need only two wins from their last three games to secure the title, and play away at Levante this afternoon, so could be within touching distance even before Los Blancos kick off. Both Marca and AS focus heavily on Los Rojiblancos on their front pages this morning.
In his press conference before the game, Carlo Ancelotti promised the Madridista fans that Los Blancos will keep on fighting for the title until it’s no longer possible to win.
And in good news, they’ll be able to do so with the services of Sami Khedira, who returns to the matchday squad 176 days after his last appearance in a Real Madrid shirt. The German international injured his cruciate ligament while playing for his country back in November, but after a long rehabilitation, he is back in contention in the first team squad and looking to be match fit ahead of the Champions League final and the World Cup.
Speaking about the final itself, Ancelotti confirmed the most likely replacement for the suspended Xabi Alonso is Asier Illarramendi. Meanwhile, he also confirmed he will rotate his two goalkeepers over the final four matches to allow Iker Casillas to reach the final in top condition.
