Real Madrid defender Jesus Vallejo is facing two months sidelined.

Marca says Vallejo will spend two months on the sidelines with a hamstring injury, after being forced off in last Thursday's 1-0 win over Leganes in the Copa del Rey.

Vallejo pulled up early on at the Estadio Butarque and he immediately asked to be substituted, being replaced by Nacho.

The injury, confirmed after a hospital scan on Saturday, adds to Zinedine Zidane's defensive selection headache.