Real Madrid - Real Betis team news: Isco, James and Morata start
Zinedine Zidane looks to capitalise on Barcelona and Sevilla's slip-ups earlier in the weekend but will have to do so without Gareth Bale who is still suspended.
Real Madrid face Real Betis at the Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday night (follow our live feed) as Zinedine Zidane looks to retake the top spot in LaLiga after Barcelona's loss to Deportivo. Real Betis have won just once in their last five games but will be buoyed by a draw against Deportivo during the week.
Real Madrid
Zidane has opted for a forward line of Ronaldo, Morata and James as Benzema drops to the bench and Casemiro is rested. Isco plays in the middle in his place and as expected Nacho and Ramos start in the middle of defense.
Real Madrid XI:
Navas, Carvajal, Ramos, Nacho, Marcelo, Kroos, Modric, Isco, Ronaldo, Morata, James.
Real Betis
Victor Sanchez del Amo reinstates Ruben Castro into his starting XI at the expense of Ryan Donk but other than that, it is business as usual for Real Betis.
Real Betis XI:
Adán, Piccini, Mandi, Pezzella, Tosca, durmisi, Pardo, Brasanac, Cabellos, Sanabria, Castro.