Real Madrid have had an equal share of injuries so far this season, with the central defense being the area of ​​concern. Eder Militao injured his ACL knee in August while David Alaba suffered an adductor injury last month.That leaves Antonio Rudiger and Nacho Fernandez as the only senior defenders available for Carlo Ancelotti, and worse, the last player to be sacked against Girona on MD8 and currently serving. Suspended three matches.

Aurelien Tchouameni served as a temporary center-back against Osasuna last weekend, although that should be his only and only game to do so now, as Marca reports Alaba will return with Sevilla. Alaba, who was forced to withdraw from the Austrian national team for the ongoing international break, resumed training this week and will be fit to compete for the match at Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan.

Preventing any disruption, he will also be available for next week's game against Barcelona. Alaba's return comes at a welcome time for Real Madrid, especially with Rudiger likely to be rested against Sevilla as he walks tight ahead of El Clasico.