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

Real Madrid will be aiming to return to winning ways in La Liga when they continue their campaign against Sevilla at Bernabeu on Sunday night.

Los Blancos were held to a 1-1 draw by Rayo Vallecano in the league last weekend, with Raul de Tomas's 27th-minute penalty cancelling out an opener from Joselu.

Carlo Ancelotti's side sit top of the table, six points ahead of second-placed Girona and eight clear of third-placed Barcelona in the race for the title.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up Real Madrid's injury and suspension news ahead of their clash with Sevilla, who have picked up eight points from their last four matches during a strong run.

Joselu

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

Real Madrid are expected to be without the services of centre-forward Joselu for the next three weeks due to an ankle problem which he picked up in training.

Eder Militao

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

Militao remains on the treatment table, having suffered an ACL injury last August, but the Brazilian is on course to return to action before the end of the campaign.

Thibaut Courtois

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

Courtois underwent an operation on an ACL injury earlier this season, and the club's number one is currently stepping up his rehabilitation ahead of a return before the end of the season.

David Alaba

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 miss the remainder of the 2023-24 season.

Antonio Rudiger

Status: Major doubt Type of injury: Thigh Possible return date: February 25 (vs. Sevilla)

Rudiger suffered a thigh problem during the clash with Getafe on February 1, and the Germany international is still struggling to overcome the issue, so he remains a major doubt for this match.

Jude Bellingham

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

Real Madrid will again be without the services of Bellingham this weekend due to the ankle injury that he suffered in the recent league clash with Girona, and an exact return date is unclear at this stage.

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Dani Carvajal

Status: Out Possible return date: March 2 (vs. Valencia)

Real Madrid will be without the services of Carvajal on Sunday due to the red card that he picked up while featuring as a late substitute against Rayo last time out.