The Real Sociedad heavyweight is making a miraculous recovery ahead of the clash with Real Madrid

During Spain's goalless draw against Serbia in Belgrade last Thursday, Mikel Oyarzabal suffered a serious ankle sprain. It made him leave the La Roja camp immediately, thereby missing the second match of the international break against Switzerland.

Oyarzabal returned to Donostia-San Sebastian for medical examinations, which allowed a recovery schedule to be established. It looked certain that he would at least miss Saturday's host of Real Madrid, although he could still be available for that one at the Real Arena.

According to MarcoOyarzabal was training on Wednesday, six days after suffering the ankle injury. All being well, he could still be included in the team of the day on Saturday.

Imanol Alguacil will be desperate to have Oyarzabal available, having lost two first-team regulars in Hamari Traore and Brais Mendez to injury just before the international break. It remains to be seen whether Royal Society will have their captain ready for MD5.