Modric, Robben and the players injured or suspended for Champions League

Real Madrid suffered a double blow with the Croatian and Gareth Bale both picking up injuries on Saturday, while Bayern's injury crisis continues

Real Madrid were the latest team to be struck with an injury crisis heading into the second legs of the Champions League quarter-finals.
Luka Modric looks set to be out for the remainder of the campaign after picking up a knee injury in Saturday’s win over Malaga, while Gareth Bale will miss Wednesday’s meeting with Atletico Madrid having suffered a calf strain on Saturday.

The absence of the former Tottenham duo adds to that of Marcelo, who is serving a suspension, whileSami Khedira could miss the game and there remains a doubt over Karim Benzema, with the Frenchman likely to be given until the last minute to prove his fitness.

Atletico, on the other hand, have no such fears over their side, with Mario Suarez the only omission due to suspension.

Bayern Munich are the other team suffering severely due to injuries in recent weeks. The Bavarian side must fight back from a 3-1 defeat in the first leg without the likes of Arjen Robben, Mehdi Benatia, David Alaba, Javi Martinez and Tom Starke. Initial hopes that Franck Ribery could return to feature in the second leg have all but been wiped out, while Philipp Lahm, who missed Saturday’s win over Hoffenheim, and Bastian Schweinsteiger face a race against time to be fit.

Porto are already without the suspended Danilo and Alex Sandro, while Cristian Tello is not expected to be fit for the game.

Bale | The Real Madrid attacker will miss the meeting with Atletico due to a calf injury

Paris Saint-Germain were lucky to see David Luiz make a quick recovery from a hamstring injury in time for their first-leg clash with Barcelona last week as he was called upon to replace the injured Thiago Silva in the first half. The latter has been ruled out of the Camp Nou return after failing to recover from a thigh injury. Thiago Motta has been excluded from the squad as he is also struggling with a thigh injury. Serge Aurier is suspended.

Andres Iniesta was Luis Enrique's only concern but the midfielder has been passed fit. Thomas Vermaelenis the only other likely absentee.

Massimiliano Allegri has admitted the chance of Paul Pogba featuring for Juventus against Monaco on Wednesday is “virtually zero”. The French midfielder remains on the sidelines with Martin Caceres andKwadwo Asamoah.

Monaco, on the other hand, are without Lacina Traore and Tiemoue Bakayoko for the meeting in France.Geoffrey Kondogbia missed the weekend’s meeting with Rennes due to a sprained ankle and Jeremy Toulalan, suffering from a thigh injury, was also absent but both are expected to take on Juve at the Stade Louis II.