Los Blancos came from two goals down to beat Villarreal 3-2 away from home in the last 16 last week courtesy of second-half strikes from Vinicius Junior, Eder Militao and Dani Ceballos, the latter netting an 86th-minute winner.

Carlo Ancelotti's men are now hoping to progress from the quarter-final stage, where they were eliminated by Athletic Bilbao last season, as they bid to go all the way and win the Copa del Rey for the first time since the 2013-14 season.

Ahead of the latest instalment of the Madrid derby against Diego Simeone's side, Sports Mole rounds up Real Madrid's latest injury and suspension news.

Aurelien Tchouameni

Real Madrid's Aurelien Tchouameni during the warm up before the match on September 3, 2022 © Reuters

Status: Out
Type of injury: Calf
Possible return date: January 29 (vs. Real Sociedad)

Aurelien Tchouameni has missed the last four matches due to a calf injury and the midfielder will not recover in time to return to the matchday squad on Thursday.

Dani Carvajal

Real Madrid defender Dani Carvajal pictured on October 16, 2022 © Reuters

Status: Out
Type of injury: Muscle
Possible return date: January 29 (vs. Real Sociedad)

Dani Carvajal was unable to play in either of Real Madrid's last two matches against Villarreal and Athletic Bilbao after sustaining a muscle injury, and the right-back remains unavailable for selection.

Eden Hazard

Real Madrid's Eden Hazard during the warm up before the match on October 11, 2022 © Reuters

Status: Out
Type of injury: Ankle
Possible return date: January 29 (vs. Real Sociedad)

Eden Hazard picked up a minor ankle problem in training prior to Real Madrid's win over Athletic Bilbao and the winger remains sidelined for Thursday's contest.

Lucas Vasquez

Status: Out
Type of injury: Ankle
Possible return date: Unknown

Lucas Vazquez sprained his ankle in the semi-finals of the Spanish Super Cup against Valencia earlier this month and the versatile wideman is expected to remain sidelined for the next few weeks.