Ferland Mendy is expected to rotate in at left-back, with Marcelo showing signs of fatigue against Eibar.

Fede Valverde should replace Luka Modric in midfield, while Isco is expected to support Karim Benzema and Eden Hazard in attack.

Valencia

Mouctar Diakhaby gave away a penalty last time out against Levante, which should see the French defender dropped.

Gabriel Paulista is still carrying an injury, but should partner young centre-back Hugo Guillamon in defence.

Ferran Torres is expected to start on the right wing for the away side, with Maxi Gomez and Kevin Gameiro battling to partner Rodrigo up front.

Prediction

Real Madrid kicked off their LaLiga restart with a flurry of first half goals against Eibar, ensuring that no momentum was lost over the break.
The hosts often enjoy big clashes against Valencia, so playing this week at the club’s training ground will be a strange dynamic to add into the mix.
Valencia threw away two points at the death against Levante last week, as a stoppage-time penalty saw the hosts draw at Mestalla with their local rivals.

Prediction: Real Madrid 3:1 Valencia