Real Madrid team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Atalanta BC

Real Madrid will take on Italian side Atalanta BC in the first leg of their last-16 Champions League clash on Wednesday evening.

Los Blancos will enter the European contest off the back of four straight La Liga victories, which has seen them move to within three points of leaders Atletico Madrid in the table.

Zinedine Zidane's side topped their Champions League group earlier this season, meanwhile, finishing ahead of Borussia Monchengladbach as Shakhtar Donetsk and Inter Milan were both eliminated.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up Madrid's latest injury and suspension news ahead of the clash with Atalanta, who reached the quarter-finals of last season's European Cup.

Rodrygo Goes

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

Rodrygo Goes had to be stretchered off the field against Granada on December 23 after picking up a thigh problem, and the Brazilian remains unavailable for selection.

Dani Carvajal

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

Dani Carvajal suffered a recurrence of a hamstring problem against Valencia last weekend, and the right-back is now facing another period on the sidelines.

Sergio Ramos

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

Sergio Ramos, who has still not signed a new deal with Madrid, underwent a knee operation earlier this month to address a meniscus issue, and the club captain is not expected to be available until April.

Federico Valverde

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

Madrid were again unable to call upon Federico Valverde on Saturday due to a muscular problem, and the central midfielder is believed to be facing a few more weeks on the sidelines.

Karim Benzema

Status: Major doubt Type of injury: Ankle Possible return date: February 24 (vs. Atalanta)

Karim Benzema missed Saturday's win over Real Valladolid with an ankle problem, and the experienced striker remains a major doubt for the Champions League clash with Atalanta.

Eden Hazard

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

Eden Hazard has made strong steps forward in his recovery from a muscular problem, but the Champions League fixture on Wednesday will come too soon for the Belgium international.

Marcelo

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

Marcelo picked up a calf problem in Madrid's 2-0 victory over Getafe earlier this month, and the experienced defender is currently unavailable for selection.

Alvaro Odriozola

Status: Major doubt Type of injury: Muscle Possible return date: February 24 (vs. Atalanta)

Alvaro Odriozola was forced off the field against Huesca earlier this month with a hamstring problem, and the Spanish defender remains a major doubt for Wednesday's European affair.

Eder Militao

Status: Major doubt Type of injury: Adductor Possible return date: February 24 (vs. Atalanta)

Eder Militao has not yet been officially ruled out of this match, but the Brazilian was sidelined once again against Valladolid due to an adductor problem and is a doubt.

REAL MADRID'S SUSPENSION LIST

Madrid have no suspension issues for this match.