Hazard included in Real Madrid squad but Ramos and Carvajal are suspended ahead of Alaves clash

Real Madrid will host Alaves on Friday night at the Alfredo Di Stefano stadium.

The game is expected to kick off at 9pm GMT.

It's been gathered that James Rodriguez has been left out of the squad by coach Zinedine Zidane.

A good news for Real Madrid fans is that Eden Hazard has been passed fit for the game, the Belgian has been named in the squad to face Alaves.

The coach of the Los Blancos have  named his squad of 22 players instead of 23 players for each match.

Real Madrid will be without Sergio Ramos and Dani Carvajal due to suspension.

Meanwhile, Nacho and Marcelo are ruled out due to injuries.

It's been confirmed that forward, Luka Jovic will also miss the game as he continues to self-isolate having been in contact with a friend who recently tested positive for coronavirus.

From Zidane team news, youngsters Javi Hernandez and Miguel Gutierrez have been called up.

The squad in full

Goalkeepers: Thibaut Courtois, Alphonse Areola and Diego Altube.

Defenders: Eder Militao, Raphael Varane, Ferland Mendy, Javi Hernandez and Miguel Gutierrez.

Midfielders: Toni Kroos, Luka Modric, Casemiro, Fede Valverde and Isco.

Forwards: Eden Hazard, Karim Benzema, Gareth Bale, Lucas Vazquez, Marco Asensio, Brahim Diaz, Mariano Diaz, Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo Goes.