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Real Madrid team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Athletic Bilbao

Sports Mole rounds up all of Real Madrid's latest injury and suspension news ahead of the Spanish Super Cup final.

Real Madrid will take on Athletic Bilbao in the final of the Spanish Super Cup on Sunday.

Los Blancos booked their spot in the final courtesy of a 3-2 victory over Barcelona in the semi-finals on Wednesday, with Federico Valverde scoring the winner in the 98th minute of the contest.

Carlo Ancelotti's side have now triumphed in their last three games in all competitions, including a 3-1 success over Alcoyano in the Copa del Rey and 4-1 win over Valencia in La Liga.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up all of Real Madrid's injury and suspension news ahead of the Spanish Super Cup final with the holders of the trophy.


David Alaba

David Alaba celebrates scoring for Real Madrid in October 2021© Reuters

Status: Major doubt
Type of injury: Hamstring
Possible return date: January 16 (vs. Athletic)

David Alaba faces a battle to be ready for the Super Cup final, with the Austria international currently struggling to overcome a hamstring problem.


Dani Carvajal

Real Madrid's Dani Carvajal in action in December 2020© Reuters

Status: Out
Type of injury: Coronavirus
Possible return date: Unknown

Dani Carvajal has only recently returned from injury but will now miss the final after testing positive for COVID-19.



Mariano Diaz

Real Madrid's Mariano Diaz receives medical attention after sustaining an injury on October 30, 2021© Reuters

Status: Out
Type of injury: Hamstring
Possible return date: Unknown

Mariano Diaz is set for a spell on the sidelines with the hamstring problem that he picked up during the Copa del Rey victory over Alcoyano last week.


Gareth Bale

Real Madrid's Gareth Bale in action with Deportivo Alaves' Pere Pons in La Liga on August 14, 2021© Reuters

Status: Out
Type of injury: Back
Possible return date: Unknown

Gareth Bale was again absent against Barcelona due to a back injury, and the Wales international will also not be involved in the Spanish Super Cup final.


REAL MADRID'S SUSPENSION LIST

Real Madrid have no players suspended for this match.


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TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Real Madrid33266171224984
2Barcelona33227468392973
3GironaGirona33225669402971
4Atletico MadridAtletico33204962392364
5Athletic Bilbao331610753332058
6Real Sociedad331312846351151
7Real BetisBetis33121384139249
8Valencia33138123738-147
9Villarreal33129125455-145
10Getafe331013104145-443
11Osasuna33116163749-1239
12AlavesAlaves33108153138-738
13Sevilla33911134246-438
14Las PalmasLas Palmas33107163041-1137
15Rayo Vallecano33713132742-1534
16Mallorca33614132739-1232
17Celta Vigo33710163750-1331
18CadizCadiz33414152346-2326
19Granada3349203661-2521
RAlmeria33111213267-3514


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