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

Real Madrid will be looking to make it back-to-back wins in La Liga when they welcome bitter rivals Atletico Madrid on Saturday night.

Zinedine Zidane's side recorded a 1-0 victory over Sevilla in the league last weekend before beating Borussia Monchengladbach in the Champions League on Wednesday to ensure that they would be present in the last-16 stage of the competition.

Los Blancos are currently fourth in Spain's top flight, six points behind leaders Atletico, who also have a game in hand over their capital rivals.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up Real Madrid's latest injury and suspension news ahead of the clash at the Alfredo Di Stefano Stadium.

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

Eden Hazard, who has struggled with a number of injuries during his time with Madrid, limped off the field against Alaves on November 28 after picking up a muscular issue and is now facing another period on the sidelines.

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Status: Minor doubt Type of injury: Shin Possible return date: December 12 (vs. Atletico Madrid)

Federico Valverde is in the latter stages of his recovery from a small shin fracture, and the midfielder is expected to be included in the squad for the clash with Atletico.

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

Luka Jovic has recently been unavailable for selection due to coronavirus, but the Serbia international is now on the sidelines with an adductor injury and will not be involved in the derby.

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Status: Minor doubt Type of injury: Unspecified Possible return date: December 12 (vs. Atletico)

Mariano Diaz was not included in the squad against either Sevilla or Gladbach due to an unspecified injury, but the forward could be available for selection this weekend.

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Status: Major doubt Type of injury: Muscle Possible return date: December 12 (vs. Atletico)

Madrid were without the services of Martin Odegaard against Gladbach due to a muscular problem, and the Norway international remains a doubt for Saturday's Madrid derby.

Madrid do not have any suspension issues for the league fixture.