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

Real Madrid will be looking to make it six straight wins in all competitions when they continue their La Liga season at home to Villarreal on Saturday.

Carlo Ancelotti's side are currently top of La Liga, having picked up 16 points from their opening six matches of the 2021-22 campaign.

The capital giants will enter this weekend's contest off the back of an impressive 6-1 victory over Mallorca at the Bernabeu on Wednesday night.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up all of Real Madrid's injury and suspension news ahead of their battle with Villarreal, who currently occupy 11th spot in Spain's top flight.

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

Gareth Bale is set for an extended spell on the sidelines due to the hamstring injury that he picked up ahead of the clash with Celta Vigo on September 12.

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Status: Major doubt Type of injury: Hip Possible return date: September 25 (vs. Villarreal)

Toni Kroos is working his way back from a hip problem and has been training on the grass at Valdebebas so could be in contention to return this weekend.

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

Ferland Mendy is currently unavailable for selection due to a muscular problem, and he will remain on the sidelines for this weekend's contest with the Yellow Submarine.

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Status: Major doubt Type of injury: Muscle Possible return date: September 25 (vs. Villarreal)

Marcelo has been struggling with a muscular problem in the early stages of the season and was again absent against Mallorca on Wednesday, making him a major doubt for this weekend's contest.

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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: Calf Possible return date: Unknown

Dani Carvajal will be on the sidelines for the next month or so due to the calf problem that he picked up in the clash with Valencia on September 19.

Real Madrid have no players suspended for this match.