Real Madrid team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Celta Vigo

Real Madrid will be looking to bounce back from their heavy defeat in El Clasico when they resume their La Liga campaign away to Celta Vigo on Saturday evening.

Los Blancos suffered a 4-0 home loss to Barcelona before the international break, but the capital giants are still clear at the top of the table, sitting nine points ahead of second-placed Sevilla.

Carlo Ancelotti's side are 12 clear of third-placed Barcelona, meanwhile, placing them in a very strong position entering the business end of the campaign.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up all of Real Madrid's injury and suspension news ahead of the clash with Celta, who are currently 11th in Spain's top flight.

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Status: Minor doubt Type of injury: Calf Possible return date: April 2 (vs. Celta Vigo)

Karim Benzema was absent against Barcelona due to a calf problem, but the France international has been back in training this week and should be available for selection against Celta.

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

Real Madrid confirmed on Tuesday that Eden Hazard had undergone an operation to remove an osteosynthesis plate on his right fibula, so the Belgium international is set to miss the next four to six weeks.

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Status: Major doubt Type of injury: Abductor Possible return date: April 2 (vs. Celta Vigo)

Ferland Mendy missed out against Barcelona in El Clasico due to an abductor tear, and the Frenchman faces an uphill battle to prove his fitness ahead of this match.

Real Madrid have no players suspended for this match.