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Centre-back picked up back injury while on international duty for Spain.

Isco, Nacho, Luka Modric and Mateo Kovacic returned to training on Tuesday.

Los Blancos will host Sevilla before their trip to Barcelona on 2 April.

Karim Benzema continued his recovery process and is expected to miss the Sunday game.

Former Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon says the players will leave if they want to.

Portugal forward blamed Real's derby defeat to Atletico Madrid on teammates not matching his level of play.

Muscle problem forced the centre-back to miss Madrid's 5-1 win over Sporting Gijon last weekend.

Spain centre-back was substituted at half-time as Real beat Deportivo La Coruna 5-0 at the Santiago Bernabeu.

France international has recovered from thigh injury and could start against Real Sociedad on 30 December.

Full-back's absence leaves Real with just four fit defenders for the Copa del Rey clash against Cadiz.

Defender was taken off with muscle fatigue in the final stages of the 2-0 victory against Eibar.

France defender could miss up to six of Real's matches across La Liga, Copa del Rey and Champions League.

France international to undergo scans on 27 November to assess extent of the problem.

Full-back Marcelo sustained a thigh injury in the 4-0 defeat against Barcelona.

Costa Rica international has recovered from a groin injury and is expected to start El Clasico.

Benitez denies problem between the pair despite criticism following derby draw.

Ex-England captain impressed by Cristiano Ronaldo's goalscoring exploits.

Former Liverpool boss singled out his defender for the poor 1-1 draw against Atletico Madrid.

Benitez added that he never "feared" losing Sergio Ramos to Old Trafford.

The 26-year-old versatile defender, dubbed the Chinese Sergio Ramos, will reportedly join in January.

The president said Sergio Ramos was not close to leave the club for United.

Real have failed to score in five of their nine matches under Benitez.

Spanish defender claims he is not motivated by money after agreeing new five-year deal to stay in La Liga.

Spanish World Cup winner takes his stay at the Bernabeu into a 15th year.

Harry Redknapp says Frenchman could solve all United's problems with a lack of pace in attack.

Spanish centre-back has been heavily linked with a move to Manchester United this summer.

Louis van Gaal urged to settle on his first choice central defensive partnership.

Manchester United are considering a move in signing Real Madrid defender Pepe.

De Gea played for United in their recent pre-season friendly but Van Gaal remains concerned over his future.

Lou Macari says with summer additions, Manchester United can challenge Chelsea for the title.