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

Real Madrid will be looking to make it four victories in a row when they welcome Real Sociedad to Bernabeu in La Liga on Sunday night.

Los Blancos booked their spot in the semi-finals of the Copa del Rey on Thursday evening courtesy of a 3-1 victory over Atletico Madrid in the Madrid derby.

Carlo Ancelotti's side are currently second in the La Liga table, meanwhile, three points behind leaders Barcelona, and the reigning champions were 2-0 winners over Athletic Bilbao in the league last weekend.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up Real Madrid's latest injury and suspension news ahead of their league clash with Real Sociedad, who are currently third in Spain's top flight.

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Status: Out Type of injury: Calf Possible return date: February 2 (vs. Valencia)

David Alaba had initially been passed fit to return against Atletico after recovering from a calf problem, but he pulled out of the squad at the final moment due to some muscular discomfort; the Austria international is also out of this match but should return against Valencia.

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Status: Out Type of injury: Calf Possible return date: February 2 (vs. Valencia)

Aurelien Tchouameni has been absent for the team's last five games due to a calf issue, and the midfielder will also miss out against Real Sociedad.

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

Lucas Vazquez suffered a sprained ankle against Valencia in the semi-finals of the Spanish Super Cup, and it is currently unclear when the Spaniard could be available for selection again.

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Status: Out Type of injury: Muscle Possible return date: February 2 (vs. Valencia)

Dani Carvajal is still sidelined with a muscular problem, but he was allegedly close to featuring against Atletico, so his return is likely to come against Valencia early next month.

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

Ferland Mendy picked up a thigh problem during the first half of the clash with Atletico, which led to him being substituted, and the Frenchman is now facing a spell on the sidelines.

Real Madrid have no players suspended for this clash.