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Real Madridvs.Athletic Bilbao

sportsmole.co.uk, 28 March 2024, 09:15
Real Madrid will be aiming to make it three straight wins in La Liga when they welcome Athletic Bilbao to Bernabeu on Sunday night.

Los Blancos entered the international break off the back of a 4-2 success over Osasuna, which left them top of the table, eight points ahead of second-placed Barcelona.

Carlo Ancelotti's side will be eyeing another three points this weekend before switching their attention to the Champions League, hosting Manchester City in the first leg of their quarter-final on April 9.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up Real Madrid's injury and suspension news ahead of their clash with Athletic, who are fourth in the division, one point ahead of fifth-placed Atletico Madrid.

Eder Militao

Status: Major doubt

Type of injury: Knee

Possible return date: March 31 (vs. Athletic Bilbao)

Militao has made significant progress in his recovery from the ACL injury which he suffered last August, and there is a chance that the Brazil international could be back in the squad for this match.

Thibaut Courtois

Status: Out

Type of injury: Knee

Possible return date: Unknown

Courtois also underwent surgery on an ACL injury earlier this season; the goalkeeper had been in line to return alongside Militao this weekend, but it was revealed before the international break that he had suffered another knee injury in training, leading to a season-ending operation.

David Alaba

Status: Out

Type of injury: Knee

Possible return date: Unknown

Alaba suffered an ACL injury against Villarreal on December 17, and the Austria international will not be available for Real Madrid until the 2023-24 campaign.

Eduardo Camavinga

Status: Major doubt

Type of injury: Ankle

Possible return date: March 31 (vs. Athletic Bilbao)

Camavinga picked up an ankle injury while representing France on Tuesday evening, and the midfielder will now need to be assessed ahead of Real Madrid's clash with Athletic.

Dani Ceballos

Status: Minor doubt

Type of injury: Calf

Possible return date: March 31 (vs. Athletic Bilbao)

Ceballos missed out against Osasuna before the international break due to a calf problem, but the midfielder is now back in team training and is likely to return to the squad this weekend.

REAL MADRID'S SUSPENSION LIST

Vinicius Junior

Status: Out

Possible return date: April 9 (vs. Manchester City)

Real Madrid will be without the services of Vinicius on Sunday evening through suspension, with the Brazil international picking up a milestone yellow card against Osasuna last time out.

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