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

Real Madrid will be looking to make it three successive La Liga victories when they square off against Celta Vigo on Friday night.

Despite injuries to key players, Carlo Ancelotti has witnessed his side record wins against each of Athletic Bilbao and Almeria this month.

As one of three teams to register maximum points in Spain's top flight during 2023-24, Los Blancos will now attempt to strengthen their hold of top spot in the standings.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up Real Madrid's injury and suspension news ahead of their clash with their former manager Rafael Benitez.

Eder Militao

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

Eder Militao has undergone surgery on the ACL injury that he suffered against Athletic Bilbao earlier this month, with the Brazilian centre-back now facing an extended period on the sidelines.

Thibaut Courtois

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

Thibaut Courtois has also sustained an ACL injury, so the club's number-one goalkeeper could potentially be out for the whole of the 2023-24 campaign.

Ferland Mendy

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

Ferland Mendy struggled with a number of injury problems last season and is now on the sidelines with a muscular issue, but he is expected to be back at some stage over the next couple of weeks.

Arda Guler

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

Summer arrival Arda Guler is yet to feature for Real Madrid due to a knee problem, and he recently underwent an operation to address the issue which will keep him out for at least another couple of months.

Dani Ceballos

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

Dani Carvajal suffered a hamstring injury during the early stages of pre-season, and the midfielder is again expected to miss out on Friday with Ancelotti not under any pressure to rush his return.

Real Madrid have no players suspended for this match.