Woodgate misses Barca clash

REAL MADRID defender Jonathan Woodgate has said he is frustrated at not being able to play in his side’s crunch game against Barcelona on Saturday.

He is still recovering from the thigh injury that has prevented him from playing since August.

Now, with what is widely considered to be the biggest game of the season just around the corner, that frustration has become even clearer.

“I’d love to play every game but especially this one,” he said.

“It’s the biggest game in the world and even more so with the two teams in the highest positions in the league.”

League leaders Barcelona go into the game with a four-point advantage over Real, who are currently second in the Primera Liga.

Madrid are flying after nine games without defeat and will be full of confidence following a 6-1 home win against Albacete on Sunday.