Real Madrid team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Athletic Bilbao

Real Madrid will be aiming to make it three straight wins in La Liga when they welcome Athletic Bilbao to Bernabeu on Sunday night.

Los Blancos entered the international break off the back of a 4-2 success over Osasuna, which left them top of the table, eight points ahead of second-placed Barcelona.

Carlo Ancelotti's side will be eyeing another three points this weekend before switching their attention to the Champions League, hosting Manchester City in the first leg of their quarter-final on April 9.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up Real Madrid's injury and suspension news ahead of their clash with Athletic, who are fourth in the division, one point ahead of fifth-placed Atletico Madrid.

Thibaut Courtois

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

Courtois also underwent surgery on an ACL injury earlier this season; the goalkeeper had been in line to return alongside Militao this weekend, but it was revealed before the international break that he had suffered another knee injury in training, leading to a season-ending operation.

David Alaba

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

Alaba suffered an ACL injury against Villarreal on December 17, and the Austria international will not be available for Real Madrid until the 2023-24 campaign.

Vinicius Junior

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Status: Out Possible return date: April 9 (vs. Manchester City)

Real Madrid will be without the services of Vinicius on Sunday evening through suspension, with the Brazil international picking up a milestone yellow card against Osasuna last time out.