Real Madrid will be aiming to book their spot in the final of the Spanish Super Cup when they take on Atletico Madrid in the semi-finals of the competition on Wednesday night.
Carlo Ancelotti's side recorded a 1-0 win over Mallorca on their return to action after the winter break, with the result leaving them top of the La Liga table on 48 points, before beating Arandina 3-1 in the Copa del Rey round of 32 on Saturday.
Los Blancos will tackle Atletico in the final four of this competition ahead of a potential final against Barcelona or Osasuna next weekend.
Here, Sports Mole rounds up Real Madrid's injury and suspension news ahead of their clash with Atletico, who were 3-1 winners over Lugo in the Copa del Rey last time out.
Eder Militao
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Status: Out
Type of injury: Knee
Possible return date: Unknown
Militao underwent surgery on the serious knee injury that he suffered in the team's season opener, and the defender will be unavailable for selection for at least another three months.
Thibaut Courtois
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Status: Out
Type of injury: Knee
Possible return date: Unknown
Courtois also underwent an operation on an ACL injury earlier this season, and the club's number one is currently stepping up his rehabilitation ahead of a potential return in April.
David Alaba
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Status: Out
Type of injury: Knee
Possible return date: Unknown
Alaba also suffered an ACL injury against Villarreal on December 17, and the Austria international will miss the remainder of the 2023-24 campaign.
Toni Kroos
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Status: Minor doubt
Type of injury: Ankle
Possible return date: January 10 (vs. Atletico)
Kroos was not involved against Arandina due to a minor ankle problem, but he is expected to be back for the clash with Atletico in Saudi Arabia.
Ferland Mendy
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Status: Minor doubt
Type of injury: Muscle
Possible return date: January 10 (vs. Atletico)
Real Madrid were again without Mendy in the Copa del Rey due to a muscular problem, but the defender is expected to be back in the squad for the clash with Atletico.
Lucas Vazquez
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Status: Out
Type of injury: Hamstring
Possible return date: Unknown
Real Madrid will be missing back-up right-back Vazquez for at least the next three weeks due to a hamstring problem which he picked up ahead of the clash with Arandina.
Eduardo Camavinga
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Status: Minor doubt
Type of injury: Back
Possible return date: January 10 (vs. Atletico)
Camavinga was forced off with a back injury on his return from a knee problem against Arandina, but Ancelotti has said that the Frenchman will be available for this contest.
REAL MADRID'S SUSPENSION LIST
Real Madrid have no players suspended for this match.
Matt Law
