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

Real Madrid will be looking to make it back-to-back wins over Elche when they take on Los Franjiverdes in La Liga on Sunday afternoon.

Los Blancos overcame Francisco's side in the Copa del Rey on Thursday evening, recording a 2-1 victory after extra-time, with Isco and Eden Hazard registering in the additional 30 minutes.

Carlo Ancelotti's side have now triumphed in their last five games in all competitions, including a 4-1 win over Valencia in their last league game on January 8, and they are four points clear of second-placed Sevilla at the top of the La Liga table.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up all of Real Madrid's injury and suspension news ahead of the clash with Elche, who currently sit 15th in the division.

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Status: Minor doubt Type of injury: Coronavirus Possible return date: January 23 (vs. Elche)

Dani Carvajal recently tested positive for coronavirus, but the Spain international could be available for selection against Elche providing that he returns a negative test.

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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 earlier this month.

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

Real Madrid remain without the services of Marco Asensio due to a muscular problem, and it is unclear when the Spain international will be available for selection once again.

Real Madrid have no players suspended for this match, with Eder Militao back from a ban and Marcelo's red card against Elche on Thursday not counting towards league games.