Definition: In this task, you will be presented with a passage and have to answer a question based on your understanding of the events inferred from the passage. Try to find the best answer that is most likely to fill in "_". Note that the URLs in the text have been replaced with [Link].
Input: Real Madrid’s La Liga and Champions League chances have been dealt a major blow with confirmation that Luka Modric could miss the rest of the season with a knee injury. The Croatian midfielder pulled up in the second half against Malaga on Saturday and tests on Sunday confirmed a sprained ligament in his right knee with a recovery time of between five and six weeks. The news comes as the club wait to assess the full extent of Gareth Bale's calf injury, picked up in the same game. The connection between the former Tottenham pair is an essential part of Carlo Ancelotti's side's chances of picking up silverware this season.Luka Modric had to be replaced with a knee complaint on SaturdayGareth Bale suffered a calf strain early on at the BernabeuBale will almost certainly miss the clash with Atletico on WednesdayReal Madrid beat Malaga 3-1 to keep up the pressure on leaders BarcelonaCarlo Ancelotti's side face rivals Atletico Madrid on Wednesday 
 Question:_ could still be back for the Champions League final but Real Madrid will have to get there without him.

Luka Modric