Real Madrid team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Athletic Bilbao

Real Madrid will take on Athletic Bilbao in the final of the Spanish Super Cup on Sunday.

Los Blancos booked their spot in the final courtesy of a 3-2 victory over Barcelona in the semi-finals on Wednesday, with Federico Valverde scoring the winner in the 98th minute of the contest.

Carlo Ancelotti's side have now triumphed in their last three games in all competitions, including a 3-1 success over Alcoyano in the Copa del Rey and 4-1 win over Valencia in La Liga.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up all of Real Madrid's injury and suspension news ahead of the Spanish Super Cup final with the holders of the trophy.

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Status: Major doubt Type of injury: Hamstring Possible return date: January 16 (vs. Athletic)

David Alaba faces a battle to be ready for the Super Cup final, with the Austria international currently struggling to overcome a hamstring problem.

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

Dani Carvajal has only recently returned from injury but will now miss the final after testing positive for COVID-19.

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

Mariano Diaz is set for a spell on the sidelines with the hamstring problem that he picked up during the Copa del Rey victory over Alcoyano last week.

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

Gareth Bale was again absent against Barcelona due to a back injury, and the Wales international will also not be involved in the Spanish Super Cup final.

Real Madrid have no players suspended for this match.