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

Real Madrid will take on Barcelona in the semi-finals of the Spanish Super Cup on Wednesday evening, with the winner facing either Atletico Madrid or Athletic Bilbao in the final of the competition.

Carlo Ancelotti's side will enter the contest off the back of a 4-1 victory over Valencia in La Liga on Saturday, which moved them eight points clear at the top of the table.

The capital giants also recorded a 2-1 win over Barcelona when the two teams locked horns at Camp Nou in the league earlier this season.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up all of Real Madrid's injury and suspension news ahead of the clash with Barcelona, who have lifted the Spanish Super Cup on 13 occasions.

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Status: Minor doubt Type of injury: Muscle Possible return date: January 12 (vs. Barcelona)

Dani Carvajal was again absent against Valencia last time out due to a muscular problem, but the defender has been included in the travelling squad for the Super Cup.

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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: Major doubt Type of injury: Coronavirus Possible return date: January 12 (vs. Barcelona)

Luka Jovic was absent against Valencia due to a positive coronavirus test, but the Serbia international is back in the squad against Barcelona.

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

Gareth Bale was again absent against Valencia on Saturday due to a back injury, and the Wales international has not been included in the travelling squad.

Real Madrid have no players suspended for this match.