Injured Carvajal set to miss Cadiz tie

Real Madrid full-back Dani Carvajal has been diagnosed with a thigh injury in his left leg and appears certain to miss Wednesday's Copa del Rey tie at Cadiz.

Spain international Carvajal sustained the injury in Sunday's 2-0 win at Eibar, adding to los Blancos' injury list which already contains defenders Marcelo, Raphael Varane and Sergio Ramos.

A Madrid statement read: "After tests today at the University Hospital Sanitas La Moraleja, the player Dani Carvajal has been diagnosed with a thigh muscle injury in his left leg. Pending evolution."

Carvajal is coach Rafael Benitez's first-choice right back and the former Liverpool boss will be hoping the 23-year-old will be fit for Saturday's Liga clash with Getafe at the Santiago Bernabeu.

Madrid currently sit third in the Primera Division, six points behind leaders Barcelona and two adrift of second-placed city rivals Atletico.