Real Madrid aims to maintain their perfect start in the 2023-24 La Liga season as they prepare to face Real Sociedad at the Bernabeu on Sunday night. Carlo Ancelotti’s squad has garnered 12 points, sitting comfortably atop the league table after victories against Athletic Bilbao, Almeria, Celta Vigo, and Getafe.
In their recent 2-1 triumph over Getafe before the international break, Jude Bellingham secured the winner late in the game, continuing his impressive form.
Here, Sports Weez provides an overview of Real Madrid’s injury and suspension situation leading up to their encounter with Real Sociedad, currently occupying the eighth position in the division.
Vinicius Junior
- Status: Out
- Type of Injury: Thigh
- Possible Return Date: Unknown
Vinicius sustained a thigh injury during the match against Celta, and unfortunately, he won’t be available for the upcoming weekend’s fixture. Ancelotti is expected to offer further updates on his fitness on Saturday.
Eder Militao
- Status: Out
- Type of Injury: Knee
- Possible Return Date: Unknown
Militao recently underwent surgery for an ACL injury that occurred in the team’s season opener. Regrettably, the defender is projected to remain sidelined for the entirety of the 2023-24 campaign.
Thibaut Courtois
- Status: Out
- Type of Injury: Knee
- Possible Return Date: Unknown
Similar to Militao, Courtois underwent ACL surgery. The goalkeeper is also anticipated to be sidelined for most of the 2023-24 campaign.
Ferland Mendy
- Status: Major Doubt
- Type of Injury: Muscle
- Possible Return Date: September 17 (vs. Real Sociedad)
Mendy has been making significant strides in his recovery from a muscular issue, raising hopes of his potential return to the squad for this crucial match.
Arda Guler
- Status: Out
- Type of Injury: Knee
- Possible Return Date: September 27 (vs. Las Palmas)
Guler underwent knee surgery earlier in the season but is likely to be available for selection before the end of the month.
Dani Ceballos
- Status: Minor Doubt
- Type of Injury: Hamstring
- Possible Return Date: September 17 (vs. Real Sociedad)
Ceballos faced a hamstring problem during the early stages of pre-season but is now in the advanced stages of recovery and could feature in the squad for this match.
REAL MADRID’S SUSPENSION LIST
Real Madrid will have a full squad available as there are no players suspended for this match.
