Real Madrid team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Athletic Bilbao

Los Blancos managed to bounce back from their recent 1-0 loss at Valencia by recording a 2-1 victory over Rayo Vallecano, and they were then 2-1 winners over Sevilla last weekend.

Carlo Ancelotti's side currently sit second in the table, one point ahead of third-placed Atletico Madrid, with the two teams battling for the position behind the champions Barcelona.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up Real Madrid's injury and suspension news ahead of their clash with Athletic, who are in a fascinating battle for seventh spot in the table.

Mariano Diaz

Status: Major doubt

Type of injury: Thigh

Possible return date: June 4 (vs. Athletic Bilbao)

Mariano Diaz has missed Real Madrid's last three matches with a muscular problem, and the striker, who is out of contract later this month, remains a major doubt for this game.

Vinicius Junior

Status: Minor doubt

Type of injury: Knee

Possible return date: June 4 (vs. Athletic Bilbao)

Having had his red card from the Valencia clash overturned, Vinicius would have been available for the clash with Sevilla last time out, but the Brazil international missed out due to some inflammation in his knee, and he remains a doubt for this game.

Karim Benzema

Status: Minor doubt

Type of injury: Foot

Possible return date: June 4 (vs. Athletic Bilbao)

Karim Benzema suffered a nasty cut to his foot during the recent clash with Rayo, which saw him miss out against Sevilla, but the striker, who is currently being heavily linked with a move to Saudi Arabia, is expected back for this match.

Marco Asensio

Status: Major doubt

Type of injury: Muscle

Possible return date: June 4 (vs. Athletic Bilbao)

Real Madrid were without the services of versatile attacker Marco Asensio on Saturday against Sevilla, with the Spaniard missing due to a muscular problem, and he faces a battle to be available for what could be his final game for the club.

REAL MADRID'S SUSPENSION LIST

Real Madrid have no players suspended for this match, with Dani Carvajal available again after being banned against Sevilla last time out.