On Saturday, Real Madrid pay a visit to Getafe. After a misfire against Osasuna at home, Carlo Ancelotti's men need the three points to be on par with Barcelona ahead of the upcoming Clasico.
Here are the key things to know ahead of the match.
Team news
Real Madrid
Ancelotti will miss Thibaut Courtois and Dani Ceballos through injury. Karim Benzema was not included in the matchday squad and will be rested.
Getafe
Mauro Arambarri and Jaime Seoane are out with injuries for the home side.
Expected lineups
Diario AS say that Rodrygo will play the striker against Getafe in Benzema's absence. Another source, ABC Espana, claim that David Alaba will be rested. Considering these reports, here's how we think the Merengues will line up.
Real Madrid XI: Lunin; Carvajal, Militao, Rudiger, Mendy; Tchouameni, Modric, Kroos; Valverde, Rodrygo, Vinicius Jr.
Getafe XI: Soria; Suarez, Dakonam, Duarte, Alvarez, Iglesias; Alena, Milla, Algobia; Unal, Mayoral (h/t Sportsmole)
