Real Madrid injury, suspension list vs. Talavera: Trent Alexander-Arnold, Eder Militao, Dani Carvajal latest

Real Madrid will be aiming to book their spot in the last-16 stage of the Copa del Rey when they tackle Talavera in the round of 32 on Wednesday night.

Los Blancos will enter the match off the back of a 2-1 success over Alaves in La Liga, relieving some of the pressure on Xabi Alonso's shoulders.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up Real Madrid's injury and suspension news ahead of their fixture with Talavera, who play their football in Spain's third tier.

Trent Alexander-Arnold

Status: Out

Type of injury: Thigh

Possible return date: February 8 (vs. Valencia)

Alexander-Arnold picked up a thigh injury against Athletic Bilbao in early December, and the England international is set to be sidelined until the start of February.

Eduardo Camavinga

Status: Major doubt

Type of injury: Ankle

Possible return date: December 17 (vs. Talavera)

Camavinga was not involved against Manchester City or Alaves due to an ankle problem, and the Frenchman will therefore need to be assessed ahead of this contest.

Dani Carvajal

Status: Out

Type of injury: Knee

Possible return date: Unknown

Carvajal made his return from a muscular injury against Barcelona on October 26, but the experienced defender has since been forced to undergo an operation on a knee problem and will be sidelined until 2026.

David Alaba

Status: Major doubt

Type of injury: Muscle

Possible return date: December 17 (vs. Talavera)

Alaba has recently been unable to feature due to a muscular injury, and the experienced defender remains a major doubt for the fixture with Talavera.

Ferland Mendy

Status: Out

Type of injury: Muscle

Possible return date: Unknown

Mendy is facing more time on the sidelines after being diagnosed with another muscular problem - the Frenchman will be out for the remainder of 2025.

Eder Militao

Status: Out

Type of injury: Hamstring

Possible return date: Unknown

Militao is facing a lengthy time on the sidelines with a severe hamstring injury - the indications are that the centre-back may be absent for the next three to four months.

REAL MADRID'S SUSPENSION LIST

Real Madrid have no players suspended for this match, with Endrick and Alvaro Carreras instead serving the second game of their suspensions against Sevilla in La Liga on December 20.