Cristiano Ronaldo and Keylor Navas have returned to the Real Madrid squad for today's LaLiga clash with Alavés (16:15 CET), but Sergio Ramos and Marco Asensio drop out of contention.
Ramos suspended, Asensio has tooth trouble
Cristiano and Navas were both rested for Wednesday's 3-1 league win away to Leganés, in which Ramos incurred a one-match ban after being booked.
Asensio is unable to play after having a wisdom tooth removed this week.
Tejero called up from Castilla squad
Meanwhile, Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane has drafted Castilla defender Álvaro Tejero into his 19-man squad.
Real Madrid squad to face Alavés:
Goalkeepers: Navas, Casilla, Luca.
Defenders: Carvajal, Varane, Nacho, Theo, Achraf, Tejero.
Midfielders: Casemiro, M. Llorente, Isco, Kovacic, Ceballos.
Forwards: Cristiano Ronaldo, Benzema, Bale, Lucas Vázquez, Mayoral.
LaLiga Santander
| Table | PTS | W | D | L |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2Atlético | 55 | 16 | 7 | 1 |
| 3Real Madrid | 48 | 14 | 6 | 4 |
| 4Valencia | 46 | 14 | 4 | 6 |
| Next matches | |
|---|---|
| Real Madrid - Alavés | S-24/02 16:15 |
| Espanyol - Real Madrid | M-27/02 20:00 |
| Real Madrid - Getafe | S-03/03 20:45 |
*Update 24 de febrero de 2018
