Real Madrid injury, suspension news vs. Celta Vigo: Will David Alaba be involved in the Copa del Rey clash?

Real Madrid will be looking to bounce back from their Spanish Super Cup disappointment when they welcome Celta Vigo to the Santiago Bernabeu for Thursday's Copa del Rey clash.

Carlo Ancelotti's side are reeling from Sunday's heavy 5-2 defeat against El Clasico rivals Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup final, where Los Blancos conceded four first-half goals in a forgettable outing.

After missing the chance to win their second trophy of the season, Real Madrid will be determined to avoid any slip-ups in their Copa del Rey last-16 tie against Celta, who they beat 2-1 when they travelled to Balaidos for October's league outing.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up Real Madrid's injury and suspension news ahead of the Copa del Rey clash, with Los Blancos looking to avoid a second straight last-16 exit.

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Status: Minor doubt Type of injury: Knee Possible return date: January 16 (vs. Celta Vigo)

Alaba is on the verge of making his return to competitive action for the first time since he suffered an ACL injury in December 2023. The Austria international was an unused substitute for Real Madrid's two matches at the Spanish Super Cup, and there is a possibility that he could be given minutes off the bench in Thursday's Copa del Rey fixture.

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Status: Minor doubt Type of injury: Illness Possible return date: January 16 (vs. Celta Vigo)

Camavinga missed Tuesday's training session due to illness, and the midfielder will now hope to make a quick recovery in time to play a role in the last-16 clash.

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

Carvajal has been ruled out for the remainder of the season after he sustained a serious knee injury in the closing stages of October's league clash with Villarreal.

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

Like Carvajal, Militao will be unavailable for the rest of the 2024-25 campaign after he damaged his ACL for the second season in a row in November's meeting with Osasuna at the Santiago Bernabeu.

Real Madrid lost their appeal against Vinicius Junior's red card in the 2-1 win over Valencia earlier this month. However, the Brazilian will serve his two-match ban in La Liga, meaning that he will be able to play a part in Thursday's cup fixture.