Real Madrid host Real Betis at the Bernabeu in Madrid this Saturday evening and are looking for a third successive victory in all competitions, agencies report.
Long-term knee injuries will mean that Madrid are without Marco Asensio and Nacho for their clash.
Gareth Bale is a doubt and unlikely to feature, but it is possible that Vinicius Junior and James Rodriguez will return to the
squad. Luka Modric also came off the bench in Real Madrid's slaughter of Leganes, and could be in line to start.
Real Betis have a long list of injuries including the likes of Javi Garcia and William Carvalho. However, manager Rubi is likely to name a very similar starting lineup to the one that conquered Celta Vigo.
It's ridiculous to think that Zinedine Zidane might be under pressure when you consider that his side have only lost two games all season and sit in second place in La Liga.
Well, that's the standards that the twelve-time European champions have to accept, and performances have been far from pleasing for fans.
Los Blancos have won three of their last four outings and their 5-0 drubbing of Leganes will have boosted their confidence. They are also unbeaten at the Bernabeu, having won all but two games there this campaign.
Betis are in poor form, and there win over Celta Vigo on Wednesday is not enough to paper over the cracks.
They were playing Europa League football last term, but at the moment, sit only three points above the drop in 15th.
Saturday's visitors have won only two of their previous eight games, and have kept only one clean sheet all season.
