No Kovacic in Real Madrid squad for Deportivo, Llorente included
Real Madrid have announced their 19-man travelling party for their LaLiga Santander opener away to Deportivo La Coruña this evening.
Real Madrid head coach Zinedine Zidane has named a 19-man squad for the champions' LaLiga opener away to Deportivo La Coruña tonight (22:15 CEST).
Kovacic and Vallejo not fit, Cristiano suspended
Midfielder Mateo Kovacic and defender Jesús Vallejo are both absent with injury issues, while there is no place for striker Borja Mayoral or right-back Achraf Hakimi.
The in-form Kovacic has been unable to train with the group in recent days due to a knock, while Vallejo's recovery from a thigh muscle injury continues.
Llorente makes Real Madrid squad
Meanwhile, anchorman Marcos Llorente has been included in the squad for a competitive match for the first time since returning from his loan spell at Alavés.
Los Blancos are without Cristiano Ronaldo, who serves the second of a five-match ban for his sending-off in the Spanish Super Cup first leg at Barcelona.
Real Madrid squad to face Deportivo La Coruña:
Goalkeepers: Keylor Navas, Kiko Casilla and Luca Zidane
Defenders: Carvajal, Ramos, Varane, Nacho, Marcelo and Theo
Midfielders: Kroos, Modric, Casemiro, Asensio, Isco, Ceballos and Llorente
Forwards: Bale, Benzema and Vázquez
