Real Madrid will be looking to make it 10 straight wins in all competitions when they continue their 2021-22 La Liga campaign at home to Atletico Madrid on Sunday night.
Carlo Ancelotti's side recorded a 2-0 victory over Inter Milan in the Champions League on Tuesday, which secured first position in Group D.
Los Blancos are currently top of the La Liga table, now 10 points clear of fourth-placed Atletico Madrid, while they have an eight-point advantage over second-placed Sevilla.
Here, Sports Mole rounds up all of Real Madrid's injury and suspension news ahead of the Madrid derby.
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Status: Major doubt
Type of injury: Hamstring
Possible return date: December 12 (vs. Atletico)
Karim Benzema was ruled out of the clash with Inter due to the hamstring problem that he picked up in the early stages of the league clash with Real Sociedad last weekend, and the Frenchman faces a battle to prove his fitness ahead of the Madrid derby.
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Status: Out
Type of injury: Ankle
Possible return date: Unknown
Dani Ceballos picked up a serious ankle injury while representing Spain at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, and the midfielder remains unavailable for selection.
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Status: Out
Type of injury: Calf
Possible return date: Unknown
Gareth Bale again missed out against Inter on Tuesday night due to a calf problem, but the Wales international is expected to be back on the field at some point this month.
REAL MADRID'S SUSPENSION LIST
Real Madrid have no players suspended for this match.
