How Real Madrid could line up against Real Sociedad

Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti will make changes to his starting side for Tuesday evening's La Liga affair with Real Sociedad.

Los Blancos will have one eye on the Copa del Rey final against Osasuna next weekend, which is likely to lead to Ancelotti shuffling his pack following the 4-2 success over Almeria on Saturday.

Real Madrid remain second in the table, 11 points behind leaders Barcelona, so their focus will be switching to the Copa del Rey and upcoming Champions League semi-final.

The Spanish and European champions still have three injury absentees, with Ferland Mendy, David Alaba and Luka Modric on the sidelines.

Meanwhile, Vinicius Junior and Eduardo Camavinga will not be involved in Tuesday's contest due to the bookings that they picked up against Almeria last time out; Karim Benzema has also been rested ahead of the Copa del Rey final.

Nacho and Dani Carvajal could come into the full-back positions, while Marco Asensio and Federico Valverde are also expected to be introduced into the XI.

Vinicius's absence could open the door for Eden Hazard to make a rare appearance, although it seems more likely that Valverde, Rodrygo and Asensio will operate as the front three.

Real Madrid possible starting lineup: Courtois; Carvajal, Militao, Rudiger, Nacho; Kroos, Tchouameni, Ceballos; Valverde, Rodrygo, Asensio