Real Madrid travel south to face Cadiz as Carlo Ancelotti looks to ramp up his side’s preparations for the Champions League final.
Los Blancos condemned Levante to relegation from La Liga in midweek with a 6-0 thrashing in their penultimate league fixture at the Bernabeu this season.
Vinicius Junior netted his first hat-trick for the club, while Luka Modric grabbed three assists, as Real Madrid look to sign off in style as champions this term.
In the meantime, here’s how Real could line up this weekend.
Vinicius Junior celebrates / Soccrates Images/GettyImages
Andriy Lunin (GK) – A strong back-up goalkeeper for Thibaut Courtois, producing a great performance in defeat to Atletico Madrid last weekend.
Lucas Vazquez (RB) – A manager’s dream, always ready to step in and do a job for the team.
Eder Militao (CB) – Likely to come into the defense after sitting out in the win over Levante in midweek.
Nacho Fernández (CB) – Has stepped up in the absence of David Alaba to injury.
Ferland Mendy (LB) – Grabbed a goal in the 6-0 thrashing of Levante, underlining his importance to the side.
Casemiro (DM) – Ancelotti is carefully managing the Brazilian’s minutes ahead of the Champions League final.
Toni Kroos (CM) – Has started to look his age in midfield this season, although his injury problems certainly haven’t helped.
Eduardo Camavinga (CM) – Has enjoyed a stellar debut campaign since arriving from Rennes, having a huge say in Real’s come-from-behind win over Man City.
Mariano Diaz (RW) – Will be hoping to be given the nod in attack with Ancelotti looking to rest Rodrygo.
Luka Jovic (ST) – Could replace Karim Benzema as Ancelotti looks to wrap his talisman in cotton wool ahead of the Champions League final.
Vinicius Junior (LW) – Netted his first Real Madrid hat-trick in the 6-0 win over Levante in midweek.
