Real Madrid will be looking to move six points clear at the top of the La Liga table when they make the trip to Elche on Wednesday night.
Carlo Ancelotti's side recorded a 3-1 victory over Barcelona in El Clasico on Sunday afternoon, which saw them climb above their rivals to the top of the division.
Barcelona are not back in action until Thursday at home to Villarreal, so a victory for Real Madrid here would see them move six points ahead of Xavi's side at a vital stage of the season.
Here, Sports Mole rounds up Real Madrid's latest injury and suspension news ahead of their contest with Elche, who are at the bottom of the table with three points from nine matches.
Status: Out
Type of injury: Back
Possible return date: October 22 (vs. Sevilla))
Thibaut Courtois has recently been sidelined due to a troublesome back problem, and he will again be absent here, but the stopper could be back against Sevilla.
Status: Out
Type of injury: Hamstring
Possible return date: Unknown
Dani Ceballos will again be unavailable on Wednesday night due to a hamstring problem, with the Spaniard facing a battle to return before the season breaks for the World Cup.
Status: Out
Type of injury: Knock
Possible return date: Unknown
Mariano Diaz has been left out of the squad for the clash with Elche due to a knock.
REAL MADRID'S SUSPENSION LIST
Real Madrid have no players suspended for the clash with Elche.
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