Zinedine Zidane is likely to pair Sergio Ramos and Nacho Fernandez in defense at Malaga on Sunday, but Pepe could soon be available again.
Real Madrid defender Pepe will return to training Tuesday after four weeks out with a foot injury, Zinedine Zidane has confirmed.
The Portugal international has not played since the 1-1 draw with Real Betis on Jan. 24 because of plantar fasciitis.
Pepe has not regained fitness sufficiently to be involved at Malaga on Sunday and Raphael Varane is suspended, so Nacho Fernandez and Sergio Ramos are likely to play at La Rosaleda.