Real Madrid will host Deportivo La Coruna in a La Liga match today at Santiago Bernabeu.
Kick-off: 17:00 GMT
Date: Saturday, 14-February-15
Venue: Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid
Possible Line-ups:
Team News:
Real Madrid
- James Rodriguez and Sergio Ramos remain on the sidelines along with Pepe and Luka Modric.
- Real boss Carlo Ancelotti will have to start once against without star defenders Sergio Ramos and Pepe.
- Marcelo is back from his suspension and is expected to start at his favourite left-back role.
- Keylor Navas could replace Iker Casillas after the veteran had a disappointing game against Atletico Madrid last weekend.
- New signing Lucas Silva could feutre for the first time in a Real Madrid jersey.
Deportivo La Coruna
- Sidnei has joined Hélder Postiga on the sidelines after suffering an injury.
- Alex Bergantinos is likely to start in the central defensive role.
- Celso Borges is expected to keep his place after impressing last weekend.
- Luis Farina is back after missing the last game through suspension.
Stats:
- Both the sides have lost one of their last six La Liga games.
- Real Madrid have won 11 of their last 12 games against Deportivo.
- Real Madrid have scored more than two goals in six of their last seven games against Deportivo at Bernabeu.
- Only two matches have been drawn between them at Bernabeu in the history of football.
Prediction:
Real Madrid 3 – 0 Deportivo La Coruna, Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale on the scoresheet.
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