Real Madrid will aim to extend their lead at the top of the La Liga table when they welcome Athletic Bilbao to the capital on Wednesday night.
Carlo Ancelotti's men had to come from behind to beat Sevilla 2-1 last time out, as Rafa Mir's strike was cancelled out by Karim Benzema and Vinicius Junior.
Los Blancos have now opened up a four-point lead at the summit and will stay there no matter what transpires this week, but Ancelotti will be wary of the likes of Atletico Madrid and Real Sociedad.
Here, Sports Mole rounds up all of Real Madrid's injury and suspension news ahead of the contest.
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Status: Minor doubt
Type of injury: Unspecified
Possible return date: December 1 (vs. Athletic)
David Alaba was restricted to individual training on Tuesday, but he has made the squad for Wednesday's game and could therefore earn some minutes, albeit maybe as a substitute.
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Status: Out
Type of injury: Ankle
Possible return date: Unknown
Dani Ceballos sustained a nasty ankle injury during the Tokyo 2020 Olympics with Spain and will not be ready to feature in midweek.
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Status: Minor doubt
Type of injury: Illness
Possible return date: December 1 (vs. Athletic)
Eden Hazard was not available to face Sevilla due to gastroenteritis, but there is hope that he may be passed fit for this contest.
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Status: Out
Type of injury: Calf
Possible return date: Unknown
Gareth Bale continues to nurse a calf problem and is not expected to be ready for the Athletic test, but he should return at some point before Christmas.
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Status: Minor doubt
Type of injury: Illness
Possible return date: December 1 (vs. Athletic)
Rodrygo was a last-minute withdrawal from the squad at the weekend due to gastroenteritis, so the Brazilian attacker has emerged as a slight doubt for this contest.
REAL MADRID'S SUSPENSION LIST
Real Madrid have no players suspended for this match.
Ben Knapton
