How we expect the Spanish giants to start.
Real Madrid take on Ludogorets knowing that top spot in their Champions League group is already secured after five successive victories.
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Here is how CaughtOffside thinks the Spaniards will lineup.
GK – Keylor Navas
After joining from Levante over the summer the Costa Rica international has found opportunities hard to come by so this should be a good chance for the goalkeeper to play.
RB – Alvaro Arbeloa
Another second choice player now with Daniel Carvajal likely to be replaced by the more senior figure of Arbeloa.
CB – Raphael Varane
With Sergio Ramos suspended and Pepe expected to be rested, Varane will get the opportunity to show head coach Carlo Ancelotti why he should be first choice.
CB – Nacho
Alongside the France international is another young player who doesn’t perhaps get the game time he desires.
LB – Fabio Coentrao
Completing a back line of second string options is Coentrao, with Marcelo generally preferred to the Portuguese defender at left-back.
CM – Asier Illarramendi
Ancelotti says that Illarramendi has been in good form of late and with Sami Khedira and Luka Modric both injured should certainly play.
CM – Medran
With Toni Kroos also likely to be given some time off this young midfielder should come in for a rare start.
CAM – Isco
The Spaniard is back in contention and should resume his role in attacking midfield, where he has impressed this term.
RW- Gareth Bale
Has had to battle for his place in the starting XI at times and this could be a great platform to show off his class.
ST – Javier Hernandez
With Karim Benzema also expected to be rested the Manchester United loanee will be able to try and convince Ancelotti to sign him permanently.
LW – Cristiano Ronaldo
Ronaldo is chasing Lionel Messi’s Champions League scoring record and there could be no better time to get a few goals than against the Bulgarian minnows.