Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti has revealed that Sami Khedira, Asier Illarramendi and Alvaro Medran will all start Tuesday's Copa del Rey clash against Cornella.

However, Pepe, Sergio Ramos, Marcelo, Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema will all sit the match out for Los Blancos.

"Khedira is also fine. Pepe, Ramos, Marcelo, Ronaldo and Benzema will rest. Toni Kroos is called, but I'll play with Illarra, Medran and Khedira in midfield," Ancelotti told reporters.

Ancelotti has also said that Jese Rodriguez will make his long-awaited return from a knee problem this week.

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Matt Law