Real Madrid could be without the services of four players for Saturday's La Liga clash with Espanyol.
Ferland Mendy and David Alaba are definitely out of the contest at Bernabeu, with the duo continuing their recoveries from hamstring problems.
Meanwhile, Karim Benzema and Antonio Rudiger have emerged as fresh doubts, with the former struggling with muscular fatigue, while the latter is believed to be carrying a knock.
Benzema and Rudiger could yet be declared fit for the clash with Espanyol, but head coach Carlo Ancelotti will not be taking any risks ahead of next week's Champions League last-16 second leg with Liverpool.
As a result, it would not be a surprise to see both players left out of this match, which could see Nacho come into the back four following the goalless draw with Real Betis last weekend.
Eduardo Camavinga is likely to continue as the left-back, with Dani Carvajal set to come in at right-back after starting on the bench against Real Betis.
Luka Modric was suspended last weekend but could also be brought back into the XI, with Rodrygo potentially starting through the middle if Benzema's absence is confirmed.
Ancelotti has plenty of options in midfield, but Toni Kroos and Aurelien Tchouameni should retain their spots in the side, with Dani Ceballos expected to start on the bench this weekend.
Real Madrid possible starting lineup: Courtois; Carvajal, Militao, Nacho, Camavinga; Modric, Tchouameni, Kroos; Valverde, Rodrygo, Vinicius
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