Real Madrid will endeavour to secure a simple route into the semi-finals of the Champions League when they welcome Chelsea to the Bernabeu for the second leg of their quarter-final tie on Tuesday night.
Carlo Ancelotti's side ran out 3-1 winners in the first leg at Stamford Bridge, with Karim Benzema netting another phenomenal European hat-trick.
The prospect of a league and cup double is still alive for Los Blancos, who remain out of sight in La Liga after securing a simple 2-0 win over Getafe at the weekend.
Here, Sports Mole rounds up all of Real Madrid's injury and suspension news ahead of the second leg.
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Status: Out
Type of injury: Leg
Possible return date: Unknown
Former Chelsea man Eden Hazard has undergone an operation to remove an osteosynthesis plate on his right fibula, so he will not be available to reunite with his old employers this week.
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Status: Out
Type of injury: Abductor
Possible return date: Unknown
Isco trained normally before the win over Getafe but was nevertheless absent from Ancelotti's squad, and the playmaker has not made the squad for the second leg either.
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Status: Minor doubt
Type of injury: Ankle
Possible return date: April 12 (vs. Chelsea)
Luka Jovic's ankle problem prevented him from turning out against Getafe at the weekend, but the Serbian striker has shaken off the issue and is in the squad for Tuesday.
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Status: Minor doubt
Type of injury: Fatigue
Possible return date: April 12 (vs. Chelsea)
Ancelotti decided to rest Ferland Mendy for the win over Getafe, but the left-back is not carrying an injury and should be fine to take his place in the side on Tuesday night.
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Status: Out
Type of injury: COVID-19
Possible return date: Unknown
Real Madrid confirmed on Monday afternoon that Jesus Vallejo had tested positive for COVID-19, but the defender was never expected to earn any minutes here anyway.
REAL MADRID'S SUSPENSION LIST
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Status: Out
Return date: April 17 (vs. Sevilla)
Eder Militao collected his third booking of this season's Champions League before being hauled off injured at Stamford Bridge, and he will serve a one-match European suspension this week.
