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

Real Madrid will hope to keep the pressure on the top two in La Liga when they do battle with Eibar on Saturday following the international break.

Zinedine Zidane's side are fighting an uphill battle to retain their title this season, as six points separate them from leaders Atletico Madrid, while second-placed Barcelona sit two points above their adversaries.

However, Los Blancos enjoyed some positive results before the international break and overcame Celta Vigo 3-1 on March 20, during which Karim Benzema netted a brace and Marco Asensio also found the back of the net.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up all of Real Madrid's latest injury and suspension news ahead of Saturday's game.

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

Captain Sergio Ramos picked up a calf injury while on international duty with Spain, and as well as missing this game, he is unlikely to be available for either of Real Madrid's ties with Liverpool in the Champions League later this month.

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

Eden Hazard's injury woes at the Bernabeu continued before the international break as he suffered yet another muscular problem. The winger continues to recuperate in Madrid but is not expected to be fit for Saturday's game.

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Status: Major doubt Type of injury: Groin Possible return date: April 3 (vs. Eibar)

Toni Kroos was forced to withdraw from the Germany squad due to an adductor injury, and he is therefore a major doubt for this contest.

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Status: Major doubt Type of injury: Hamstring Possible return date: April 3 (vs. Eibar)

Dani Carvajal has been battling a hamstring problem he sustained against Valencia on February 14, but he is now being put through his paces in training. It remains to be seen if the right-back will be passed fit for this game, but he is expected to play a part against Liverpool in the Champions League.

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

Federico Valverde completed the full 90 minutes against Celta Vigo but has since been experiencing muscular discomfort in his lower leg, and his participation in this game and the Champions League quarter-final with Liverpool has been plunged into doubt.

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Status: Major doubt Type of injury: Hip Possible return date: April 3 (vs. Eibar)

Mariano Diaz has been able to partake in training during the international break after suffering a hip injury, and the striker has a chance of being available this weekend.

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Status: Major doubt Type of injury: Knock Possible return date: April 3 (vs. Eibar)

Alvaro Odriozola has been struggling to overcome a knock in recent weeks, but he has also stepped up his recovery on the training pitches and could be available to Zidane this weekend.

Real Madrid have no players suspended for this game.