Real Madrid injury, suspension update vs. Barcelona: Will Rodrygo, Thibaut Courtois be available?

Real Madrid will be aiming to make it four straight wins in all competitions when they welcome Barcelona to Bernabeu on Saturday evening for the latest instalment of El Clasico.

Carlo Ancelotti's side recorded a 2-1 victory over Celta Vigo in the league last weekend, and they are currently second in the La Liga table, three points behind the leaders Barcelona.

Los Blancos were in Champions League action on Tuesday evening, meanwhile, coming from two goals behind to record a 5-2 victory over Bundesliga giants Borussia Dortmund in the Spanish capital.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up Real Madrid's injury and suspension news ahead of their contest with Barcelona, who have proven themselves to be the standout side in La Liga thus far this season.

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

Real Madrid revealed on Wednesday that Courtois had suffered an adductor injury while facing Dortmund, and the Belgium international, who has only just returned to action, could now be missing for the next two to three weeks.

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Status: Out Type of injury: Thigh Possible return date: November 24 (vs. Leganes)

Rodrygo will miss El Clasico due to the thigh problem that he suffered against Dortmund, with the Brazilian being forced off in the latter stages of the Champions League fixture, and it is understood that he could be absent until after the November international break.

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

Real Madrid will be without the services of Carvajal for the remainder of the 2024-25 campaign due to the severe knee injury that the right-back suffered in the recent clash with Villarreal.

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

Alaba suffered an ACL injury last December, which has required two operations to fix; the defender has made progress in his recovery, but it is now thought to be highly unlikely that he will return before the end of 2024.

Real Madrid have no players suspended for El Clasico.