Real Madrid face a crucial challenge as they pay a visit to Sevilla with four matches remaining in La Liga. Dropping points against Unai Emery men would destroy Los Blancos hopes of conquering the title.
Carlo Ancelotti will recover Gareth Bale for this important challenge. The Welshman has completely recovered from his muscle injury and could send Champions League hero Chicharito Hernandez back to the bench.
Karim Benzema, on the other hand, hasn’t recovered on time and is still sidelined through injury. Luka Modric is also a loss for Los Merengues.
Ancelotti main doubt is whether lining-up Sergio Ramos again in midfield, like he did against Atletico Madrid, or maintain Asier Illarramendi. He could also opt to display Isco alongside Toni Kroos, but that is less likely.
Sevilla will be a tough rival, since they are fighting for a Champions League spot. They are the last unbeaten club at home in La Liga and have recently made Barcelona drop points.
Emery will miss Nico Pareja and Cristoforo due to injuries, and Spanish international Vitolo is a doubt.
Possible line-ups:
Sevilla: Rico; Coke; Carrico, Kolodziejczak, Tremoulinas; Vidal, Banega, Krychowiak, Reyes; Iborra, Bacca.
Real Madrid: Casillas; Carvajal, Pepe, Varane, Marcelo; James Rodriguez, Ramos, Kroos, Isco; Bale, Ronaldo.
