Real Madrid injury update vs. Cadiz - Thibaut Courtois return date

Real Madrid will be bidding to take another huge step towards winning the La Liga title when they welcome Cadiz to Bernabeu on Saturday afternoon.

Carlo Ancelotti's side will enter the contest off the back of a 2-2 draw with Bayern Munich in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final on Tuesday night.

Los Blancos are top of the La Liga table, 11 points clear of second-placed Barcelona, with the capital giants on the verge of reclaiming the title from their bitter rivals.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up Real Madrid's injury and suspension news ahead of their clash with Cadiz, who are 18th in the division, five points from the safety of 17th spot.

Thibaut Courtois

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Status: Minor doubt Type of injury: Knee Possible return date: May 4 (vs. Cadiz)

Courtois underwent surgery on an ACL injury last August; the Belgian had been in line to return at the end of March, but it was revealed before the last international break that he had suffered another knee injury. The goalkeeper is back in full training, though, and he is expected to make his return this weekend.

David Alaba

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

Alaba suffered an ACL injury against Villarreal last December, and the centre-back will not be available for the capital side until the 2024-25 campaign.

Real Madrid have no players banned for this match and will welcome Dani Carvajal back into their squad, with the Spaniard missing out against Bayern through suspension.