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

Real Madrid will be looking to make it three straight wins in Spain's top flight when they welcome Real Sociedad to Bernabeu on Saturday.

Los Blancos recorded a 1-0 victory over Rayo Vallecano last weekend, which has left them six points clear of Sevilla at the top of the table.

Carlo Ancelotti's side will be determined to secure another three points this weekend before welcoming Paris Saint-Germain to Madrid for the second leg of their Champions League last-16 tie on March 9.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up all of Real Madrid's injury and suspension news ahead of the clash with Real Sociedad, who currently occupy seventh position in Spain's top flight.

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Status: Minor doubt Type of injury: Thigh Possible return date: March 5 (vs. Real Sociedad)

David Alaba was not involved against Rayo last weekend due to a thigh problem, and the Austria international remains a doubt for the clash with Real Sociedad.

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Status: Major doubt Type of injury: Muscle Possible return date: March 5 (vs. Real Sociedad)

Gareth Bale was also left out of the squad against Rayo due to a muscular overload problem, and the Wales international is a major doubt for Saturday's contest.

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Status: Major doubt Type of injury: Elbow Possible return date: March 5 (vs. Real Sociedad)

Real Madrid's second-choice goalkeeper Andriy Lunin was unavailable against Rayo due to an elbow injury, so he is also a doubt for the contest with Real Sociedad.

Real Madrid have no players suspended for this match.