How Real Madrid could line up against Osasuna

Real Madrid will again be without their leading goalscorer Jude Bellingham for Saturday afternoon's La Liga contest with Osasuna.

Bellingham will serve the second of his two-match league suspension this weekend following the red card that he picked up in the 2-2 draw with Valencia earlier this month.

Brahim Diaz is again expected to benefit from Bellingham's absence to operate behind a front two of Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo.

Thibaut Courtois and Eder Militao are on course to return from serious knee injuries after the international break, but David Alaba's ACL problem will rule him out until next season.

Dani Ceballos is also absent for the capital giants, with the midfielder said to be suffering with a calf issue.

Head coach Carlo Ancelotti is expected to recall Dani Carvajal at right-back, with the Spain international rested for the 4-0 success over Celta Vigo last weekend.

There could also be two midfield changes on Saturday, with Aurelien Tchouameni and Toni Kroos likely to return, with Eduardo Camavinga and Luka Modric dropping down to the bench.

Andriy Lunin has firmly cemented himself as the team's number one goalkeeper ahead of Kepa Arrizabalaga in the absence of Courtois, and the 25-year-old will again start between the sticks against Osasuna.

Real Madrid possible starting lineup: Lunin; Carvajal, Rudiger, Nacho, Mendy; Valverde, Tchouameni, Kroos; Brahim; Vinicius, Rodrygo