Atalantavs.Real Madrid

Los Blancos will enter the contest off the back of a 3-0 victory over Girona in La Liga on Saturday, with the result leaving them second in the table, two points behind leaders Barcelona with a game in hand.

Carlo Ancelotti's side are currently down in 24th spot in the Champions League table, only picking up six points from their five matches in this season's competition.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up Real Madrid's injury and suspension news ahead of their contest with Atalanta, who are unbeaten in the 2024-25 Champions League, picking up 11 points from their five matches.

Dani Carvajal

Status: Out

Type of injury: Knee

Possible return date: Unknown

Real Madrid will be without the services of Carvajal for the remainder of the 2024-25 campaign due to the severe knee injury that the right-back suffered in the clash with Villarreal on October 5.

David Alaba

Status: Out

Type of injury: Knee

Possible return date: January 9 (vs. Mallorca)

Alaba suffered an ACL injury last December, which has required two operations to fix; the defender has made progress in his recovery, though, and he is expected to be back on the field at the start of 2025.

Vinicius Junior

Status: Minor doubt

Type of injury: Muscle

Possible return date: December 10 (vs. Atalanta BC)

Vinicius has missed Real Madrid's last four matches due to a muscular problem, but the Brazilian attacker is back in group training and should be available for the Champions League clash with Atalanta.

Eder Militao

Status: Out

Type of injury: Knee

Possible return date: Unknown

Real Madrid will be without the services of Militao for the remainder of the campaign, as the Brazilian centre-back damaged his ACL during the clash with Osasuna before the international break.

Eduardo Camavinga

Status: Out

Type of injury: Hamstring

Possible return date: December 14 (vs. Rayo Vallecano)

Camavinga is still in the treatment room due to a hamstring problem, but the France international is in line to return before the winter break in Spain, most likely against Rayo Vallecano on December 14.

Jude Bellingham

Status: Minor doubt

Type of injury: Knock

Possible return date: December 10 (vs. Atalanta)

Bellingham was replaced in the second period of Saturday's three-goal success over Girona after suffering a blow to his leg, but the midfielder is expected to be available for selection for this match.

Rodrygo

Status: Minor doubt

Type of injury: Muscle

Possible return date: December 10 (vs. Atalanta)

Rodrygo was a late withdrawal from the squad against Girona due to a slight muscular problem, but Ancelotti has said that he is expecting the Brazilian to make his return in the Champions League clash.

Ferland Mendy

Status: Out

Type of injury: Muscle

Possible return date: December 14 (vs. Rayo Vallecano)

Mendy suffered a muscular problem during the clash with Girona on Saturday night; the Frenchman has been ruled out of the European fixture with Atalanta but could be back against Rayo Vallecano next weekend.

REAL MADRID'S SUSPENSION LIST

Real Madrid have no players suspended for the Champions League clash.

Written by

Matt Law