Real Madrid team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Rayo Vallecano

Real Madrid will be looking to make it three straight wins in all competitions when they welcome Rayo Vallecano to the Bernabeu in La Liga on Saturday night.

Carlo Ancelotti's side recorded a 2-1 victory over Shakhtar Donetsk in the Champions League on Wednesday night to rise to the top of Group D with nine points.

The capital giants also triumphed in the league last weekend, beating Elche 2-1, which has left them in second position in the table, one point behind leaders Real Sociedad.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up all of Real Madrid's injury and suspension news ahead of the contest with Rayo, who are currently seventh in Spain's top flight after making an encouraging start.

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Status: Major doubt Type of injury: Hamstring Possible return date: November 6 (vs. Rayo Vallecano)

Gareth Bale has been unavailable for selection due to the hamstring injury that he picked up ahead of the clash with Celta Vigo on September 12, but the Wales international could return against Rayo.

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

Dani Ceballos sustained an ankle injury while on duty with Spain during the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and is not yet close to making his return for Ancelotti's side.

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

Federico Valverde is facing a period on the sidelines with the knee problem that he suffered in El Clasico, but it is currently unclear how much football the Uruguay international will miss.

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

Rodrygo had to be replaced in the 18th minute of Saturday's clash with Elche after picking up an apparent hamstring problem, and he is not expected to return until the end of November.

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

Mariano Diaz suffered a broken nose during the clash with Elche, and it is unlikely that the forward will be available for selection until the end of November.

Real Madrid have no players suspended for this match.