Real Madrid will face Atletico Madrid in a crucial Copa del Rey quarter-final clash on Thursday.

Carlo Ancelotti has had to do without some key players in recent weeks.

However, heading into Thursday’s game, 5 players were omitted from the squad due to injuries.

According to AS, two of the injured players will be available for the Madrid derby on Thursday.

Aurelien Tchouameni has been working hard at Valdebebas to make himself fit for the game.

There’s also positive news on David Alaba, who’s expected to be back from injury and feature in the midweek encounter.