Real Madrid defender Dani Carvajal has not given up on the season just yet, as the experienced right-back, who suffered a serious knee injury in October, is pushing hard to make a return in time for

Real Madrid have been hit by another injury blow after defender Ferland Mendy suffered a rupture in his right thigh during the Copa del Rey final loss to Barcelona, the Spanish club said on Tuesday.

Real Madrid defender Antonio Rüdiger received a six-game ban after his red card in the team's Copa del Rey final defeat to Barcelona.

Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea's referee's report said Rudiger threw an object towards him, adding he showed an "aggressive attitude."

Real Madrid defender Antonio Rüdiger underwent knee surgery on Tuesday and could to miss the rest of the season