Real Madrid lineup vs. Talavera: Predicted Los Blancos XI for Copa del Rey affair

Real Madrid head coach Xabi Alonso will ring the changes for Wednesday's Copa del Rey last-32 clash with third-tier outfit CF Talavera.

Endrick, Fran Garcia and Alvaro Carreras are available again after missing out against Alaves in La Liga on Sunday due to suspensions.

Garcia's ban has now been served, but both Endrick and Carreras will be missing for the team's final match of the year against Sevilla.

Los Blancos are again set to be missing a number of important players through injury on Wednesday, with David Alaba, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Eduardo Camavinga, Dani Carvajal, Eder Militao and Ferland Mendy on the sidelines.

There is a chance that Alaba (muscle) and Camavinga (ankle) could recover in time to make the squad, although neither will be risked if there are any concerns.

Alonso will make multiple changes for this contest, with Andriy Lunin, Dani Ceballos, Brahim Diaz, Gonzalo Garcia and Franco Mastantuono all in line for starts.

Rodrygo's form is strong and Alonso could therefore keep the Brazilian in the team for momentum purposes, but Vinicius Junior and Kylian Mbappe will be rested.

There may also be another start at left-back for Victor Valdepenas, who made his debut in the team's league clash with Alaves.

Real Madrid possible starting lineup:

Lunin; F Garcia, Asencio, Carreras, Valdepenas; Ceballos, Tchouameni; Rodrygo, Mastantuono, Diaz; G Garcia