Real Madrid team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Villarreal

Real Madrid will be aiming to bounce back from the disappointment of the Spanish Super Cup final when they take on Villarreal in the last-16 stage of the Copa del Rey on Thursday night.

Carlo Ancelotti's side suffered a 3-1 loss to Barcelona in the final of the Spanish Super Cup on Sunday.

Los Blancos were also beaten 2-1 by Villarreal in their last league match, so Ancelotti will be looking for a response from his players in this contest.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up Real Madrid's latest injury and suspension news ahead of their Copa del Rey clash with Villarreal, who drew 1-1 with Celta Vigo in La Liga last time out.

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

Real Madrid made the trip to Saudi Arabia for the Spanish Super Cup without David Alaba, who picked up a calf problem during the league defeat to Villarreal, and he is also out of this match.

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Status: Major doubt Type of injury: Calf Possible return date: January 19 (vs. Villarreal)

Aurelien Tchouameni was also left out of the Real Madrid squad for the Spanish Super Cup after picking up a calf issue, but there is a chance that he could return for this match.

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

Lucas Vazquez suffered a sprained ankle against Valencia in the semi-finals of the Spanish Super Cup, and the Spaniard is now likely to be facing a few weeks on the sidelines.

Real Madrid have no players suspended for this clash.