Real Madrid will be looking to book their spot in the last-16 stage of the Champions League when they host Borussia Monchengladbach on Wednesday night.
The Spanish champions know that a win over the Bundesliga outfit will guarantee them a spot in the knockout round of the competition regardless of what happens elsewhere.
Zinedine Zidane's side will enter the European clash off the back of a morale-boosting 1-0 victory away to Sevilla in La Liga on Saturday afternoon.
Here, Sports Mole rounds up Madrid's latest injury and suspension news ahead of the fixture with Gladbach, who will go through to the next round if they avoid defeat.
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Status: Out
Type of injury: Muscle
Possible return date: Unknown
Eden Hazard, who has struggled with a number of injuries during his time with Madrid, limped off the field against Alaves on November 28 after picking up a muscular issue and is now facing another period on the sidelines.
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Status: Minor doubt
Type of injury: Hamstring
Possible return date: December 9 (vs. Monchengladbach)
Sergio Ramos has been unavailable for selection since picking up a hamstring problem while representing Spain during the recent international break, but the inspirational captain has a strong chance of making a timely return for Madrid in the Champions League clash.
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Status: Out
Type of injury: Shin
Possible return date: December 12 (vs. Atletico Madrid)
Los Blancos will again be without the services of Federico Valverde on Wednesday due to a small shin fracture, but the midfielder is now back in recovery training and could feature against Atletico Madrid.
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Status: Minor doubt
Type of injury: Coronavirus
Possible return date: December 9 (vs. Monchengladbach)
Luka Jovic has now tested negative for coronavirus, and the Serbia striker should be available for the European contest despite not featuring in the squad against Sevilla.
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Status: Minor doubt
Type of injury: Thigh
Possible return date: December 9 (vs. Monchengladbach)
Madrid have been without first-choice right-back Dani Carvajal since the end of September with a thigh issue, but the Spaniard is being tipped to return to the fold against Monchengladbach.
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Status: Minor doubt
Type of injury: Unspecified
Possible return date: December 9 (vs. Monchengladbach)
Mariano Diaz was not included in the squad against Sevilla due to an unspecified injury, but the forward could be available for selection in the Champions League clash.
REAL MADRID'S SUSPENSION LIST
Madrid do not have any suspension issues for the Champions League fixture.
Matt Law
