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

Newly-crowned world champions Real Madrid are back in action on Wednesday when they go head to head with Elche in round 21 of La Liga.

Los Blancos clinched a joint-record fifth Club World Cup title on Saturday when they picked up a thrilling 5-3 victory over Saudi outfit Al-Hilal Saudi at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium.

Carlo Ancelloti's side now turn their attention to La Liga, where they suffered a surprise 1-0 defeat against mid-table side Mallorca at the Mallorca Son Moix Stadium a fortnight ago.

While Real Madrid are unbeaten on home soil in the league, an inconsistent run of results sees them sit second in the standings, 11 points off runaway leaders Barcelona, albeit with one game in hand.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up Real Madrid's latest injury and suspension news ahead of their clash with Elche, who are winless in each of the last 10 meetings between the sides since September 2013.

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Status: Minor doubt Type of injury: Muscle Possible return date: February 15 (vs. Elche)

Thibaut Courtois missed Saturday's Club World Cup victory after sustaining a muscle problem in the warm-up shortly before the league defeat against Mallorca on February 5, but the 30-year-old could make his return in midweek.

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

Ferland Mendy picked up a hamstring problem in the Copa del Rey derby victory over Atletico Madrid on January 26 and the full-back is set to miss up to two months of action.

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

Eden Hazard's injury woes continue as the Belgian forward is currently facing another spell on the sidelines as he deals with a knee problem.

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

Lucas Vazquez remains out of contention for Ancelotti's side after spraining his ankle against Valencia in January's Spanish Super Cup semi-final.

Real Madrid will take to the pitch without the services of Vinicius Junior due to suspension as the Brazil international crossed the yellow card threshold after picking up his fifth booking of the season against Mallorca.