Luka Modric is back sooner than expected after picking up a hip injury on international duty with Croatia. After undergoing tests, Real Madrid expected the midfielder to be out for the two games against Osasuna and Shakhtar Donetsk, setting his return date for the night of 8 October against Getafe. But Modric has made an almost miraculous recovery and on Monday he trained with the rest of his team-mates. It remains to be seen if he will feature for Los Blancos against Shakhtar on Wednesday.

Lucas Vázquez is also back. The Galician suffered a right thigh muscle injury in the league match against Mallorca. He could also appear against Shakhtar in the Champions League on Wednesday. As a result, Carlo Ancelotti would have a backup option for Dani Carvajal.

Although Thibaut Courtois is still sidelined, he is anticipated to return for El Clásico on Sunday, October 16. He worked on his recovery with the physiotherapists and doctors during this morning's session. This presents a rare opportunity for Andriy Lunin, who started against Osasuna on Sunday and will also start against Shakhtar.