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

Los Blancos' title hopes were dealt a blow on Sunday after they played out a goalless stalemate on home soil with Real Sociedad.

Carlo Ancelotti's men can ill-afford to drop any more points if they wish to retain their top-flight title, and they could head into Thursday's contest eight points behind current La Liga leaders Barcelona if they beat Real Betis on Wednesday.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up Real Madrid's latest injury and suspension news ahead of the contest with Gennaro Gattuso's side.

Ferland Mendy

Status: Major doubt

Type of injury: Thigh

Possible return date: February 2 vs. Valencia

Ferland Mendy sustained a thigh injury in the first half of Real Madrid's Copa del Rey win over rivals Atletico Madrid last week, and he now faces a race against time to be fit for Thursday's contest.

Lucas Vazquez

Status: Out

Type of injury: Ankle

Possible return date: Unknown

Lucas Vazquez sprained his ankle in the Spanish Super Cup semi-final win against Valencia earlier this month and the Spaniard will not recover in time to feature on Thursday.

REAL MADRID'S SUSPENSION LIST

Real Madrid have no suspended players for this match.