Real Madrid will be bidding to make it six straight wins in all competitions when they welcome Barcelona to Bernabeu on Sunday night.
Los Blancos made it four straight league successes last weekend by beating Mallorca 3-0, which has left them top of the table, 10 points clear of second-placed Sevilla.
Carlo Ancelotti's side are 15 points clear of third-placed Barcelona, meanwhile, and will be looking to record their 21st La Liga victory of the campaign in El Clasico.
Here, Sports Mole rounds up all of Real Madrid's injury and suspension news ahead of the clash with Barcelona, who are unbeaten in the league since the start of December.
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Status: Out
Type of injury: Adductor
Possible return date: Unknown
Ferland Mendy is facing a spell on the sidelines due to the adductor tear that he suffered during the three-goal victory over Mallorca last time out.
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Status: Major doubt
Type of injury: Calf
Possible return date: March 20 (vs. Barcelona)
Karim Benzema picked up a calf problem during the clash with Mallorca last time out and faces a battle to be available for selection against Barcelona this weekend.
REAL MADRID'S SUSPENSION LIST
Real Madrid have no players suspended for this match.
Matt Law
