La Liga Gameweek 23
Feb 6, 2022 8.00pm
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Real Madrid team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Granada

Real Madrid injury, suspension list vs. Granada

Real Madrid will be looking to return to winning ways in La Liga when they make the trip to Granada on Sunday.

Los Blancos suffered a 1-0 defeat to Athletic Bilbao in the quarter-finals of the Copa del Rey on Thursday, with Alex Berenguer netting a last-gasp winner for the home side.

Carlo Ancelotti's side were also held by Elche in their last league match, but 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 Granada, who currently sit 14th in the division.


Dani Carvajal

Status: Minor doubt Type of injury: Coronavirus Possible return date: February 6 (vs. Granada)

Dani Carvajal recently tested positive for coronavirus, but the Spain international has now returned a negative test and could be in line to feature this weekend.


Mariano Diaz

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 month.


Karim Benzema

Status: Major doubt Type of injury: Hamstring Possible return date: February 6 (vs. Granada)

Karim Benzema was not involved against Athletic on Thursday due to a hamstring problem, but the France international has a chance of making his return again Granada.


Ferland Mendy

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

Ferland Mendy will again be absent for Real Madrid on Sunday due to a muscular issue, with the 26-year-old facing a battle to return to fitness before the end of the month.


REAL MADRID'S SUSPENSION LIST

Vinicius Junior

Status: Out Possible return date: February 12 (vs. Villarreal)

Real Madrid will be without Vinicius Junior this weekend through suspension, as the Brazilian picked up a yellow card during the 2-2 draw with Elche in the league last time out.


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