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

Real Madrid will be looking to make it back-to-back La Liga victories when they travel to Villarreal on Saturday afternoon.

Los Blancos recorded a 1-0 win over Granada last time out to open up a six-point advantage over second-placed Sevilla at the top of the table.

Carlo Ancelotti's side have picked up seven points from their last three league matches, but they lost 1-0 to Getafe in their last away top-flight fixture at the start of January.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up all of Real Madrid's injury and suspension news ahead of the clash with Villarreal, who currently sit sixth in the division.

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Status: Major doubt Type of injury: Hamstring Possible return date: February 12 (vs. Villarreal)

Mariano Diaz has recently been unavailable for selection due to a hamstring problem, and he remains a major doubt for this match, with the striker yet to return to full training with his teammates.

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Status: Major doubt Type of injury: Thigh Possible return date: February 12 (vs. Villarreal)

Real Madrid are currently being cautious with Karim Benzema, who is battling a thigh problem, and there is a chance that he could again miss out this weekend with a view to returning in the Champions League against Paris Saint-Germain next week.

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Status: Major doubt Type of injury: Muscle Possible return date: February 12 (vs. Villarreal)

Ferland Mendy has recently been unavailable due to a muscular injury; the defender has not yet been ruled out of this game but could be saved for the Champions League fixture with PSG.

Real Madrid have no players suspended for this match, with Vinicius Junior back from a ban.