Marcelo set to miss Real Madrid’s 2nd leg tie against Chelsea due to election duties in Spain

Marcelo set to miss Real Madrid’s 2nd leg tie against Chelsea due to election duties in Spain

Marcelo to miss Real's second leg against Chelsea

Real Madrid dug out a 1-1 draw against Chelsea in the first leg of the semi-finals of the Champions League. Real struggled for most of the match but still have all to fight for in the second leg after securing the draw.

But Real could miss the services of Marcelo and Castilla defender Victor Chust for the important tie. Both have been called up for election duties on 4th of May.

Marcelo has been called up for election duties on 4th May

Marcelo battling for the ball against Christian Pulisic

Elections to the Madrid Assembly take place on May 4. According to Spanish outlet El Mundo, Marcelo has been selected to be part of a polling station for the elections. While they take place before the game, Real will have to fly out the day before due to UEFA regulations.

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There are complications relating to Covid-19 regulations if Marcelo carries out his polling duties. All Spanish nationals on the electoral register are liable to be called up to work at polling stations, for which they are paid 65 euros ($72), and require mitigating circumstances to be excused.

Real are looking for an exemption to the rule for the Brazilian left-back but reports in the media suggest that the request can be denied by the Electoral board. Although, Ferland Mendy will most definitely be used as the first choice left-back for the match Zidane would now miss his backup.

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