Real Madrid host Sevilla at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday with many of their first choice players either injured or suspended.
Carlo Ancelotti has lots to consider before this La Liga clash, with the likes of Eder Militao, David Alaba, Thibaut Courtois and Jude Bellingham all out injured. As well as that, Eduardo Camavinga and Dani Carvajal are suspended and Antonio Rudiger remains a major doubt, so the starting lineup may not look too familiar.
Madrid are six points ahead of Girona at the top of Spain's top flight ahead of the weekend, while Sevilla find themselves all the way down in 15th. There'll also be a return for Sergio Ramos against his former club which is another thing to keep a close eye on.
Here's the starting Madrid XI Ancelotti may choose against Sevilla.
GK: Andriy Lunin — The Ukrainian goalkeeper has impressed recently with this run of games and, after his player of the match performance against RB Leipzig, there are rumours he will be offered a new contract.
RB: Lucas Vazquez - An important utility player, Vazquez will be tasked with a full 90 minutes at right-back on Sunday after Carvajal needlessly got himself sent off against Rayo Vallecano.
CB: Nacho Fernandez — The 33-year-old is the only fully fit central defender at the club with Militao and Alaba injured and Rudiger still recovering. There's lot more responsibility on the shoulders of the club captain, who was essentially a rotational option at the start of the season.
CB: Aurelien Tchouameni - The makeshift central defender, Tchouameni is showcasing a new part of his game now. The France international had a couple of wobbles against Vallecano in an otherwise solid display and has been endearing himself to the fans of late, saying: «Every
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