Team News: Cristiano Ronaldo starts, Karim Benzema and Gareth Bale start on the bench

Cristiano Ronaldo has retained his usual spot in the starting XI for Real Madrid, while Karim Benzema and Gareth Bale will start on the bench against Eibar.

Carlo Ancelotti makes five changes to the squad that thrashed Granada 9-1, as he changes his goalkeeper and four attackers.

Keylor Navas comes in for Iker Casillas, while Isco, Jese Rodriguez and Asier Illarramendi all receive starts to make up a revamped midfield.

Javier Hernandez replaces Benzema up top alongside Ronaldo.

Gaizka Garitano makes two changes to the side that beat Malaga 1-0 in midweek, as Mikel Arruabarrena and Eneko Boveda make way for Manu and Borja Ekiza respectively.

Real Madrid: Navas, Arbeloa, Varane, Ramos, Marcelo, Jese, Isco, Modric, Illarramendi, Ronaldo, Chicharito

Eibar: Irureta, Anibarro, Capa, Borja, Dani Garcia, Lillo, Didac Vila, Manu, Saul Berjon, Raul Navas, Javi Lara.

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