Betisvs.Real Madrid

Los Blancos will enter the match off the back of a 1-0 victory over Real Sociedad in the first leg of their Copa del Rey semi-final, with Endrick making the most of a rare chance to start to score the only goal of the contest.

Endrick is set to drop back to the bench for this match, though, as Kylian Mbappe is available after sitting out the cup fixture on Wednesday evening due to a dental issue.

Thibaut Courtois and Federico Valverde were rested against Real Sociedad, but the pair will return to the squad here, while there are also set to be recalls for Lucas Vazquez, Ferland Mendy and Rodrygo.

Jude Bellingham will again miss out through suspension, and the Englishman is also unable to take on Atletico Madrid in the first leg of Real Madrid's Champions League last-16 clash due to a ban.

Meanwhile, Jesus Vallejo and Dani Ceballos have joined long-term absentees Dani Carvajal and Eder Militao on the sidelines.

Luka Modric could benefit from Ceballos's injury to feature in the middle of midfield, although Eduardo Camavinga is also an option, demonstrating the strength of the options available to Ancelotti.

Real Madrid will have one eye on their clash with Atletico next week, but Los Blancos cannot afford to take their eye off the ball in La Liga, so it will be a strong XI that takes to the field for the clash with an in-form Real Betis.

Real Madrid possible starting lineup: Courtois; Vazquez, Asencio, Rudiger, Mendy; Tchouameni, Modric, Valverde; Rodrygo, Mbappe, Vinicius

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Matt Law