Real Madrid end the busy month of September with a derby trip to the rivals Atletico Madrid.
Both sides have been impressive in the first few weeks of the The League season, unbeaten in five league matches, going into this weekend.
It was also supported by the opening wins in the UEFA Champions League in midweek, but Los Blancos' injury crisis runs deeper.
Among the absent is international France Eduardo Camavaingawho did not take part in 2024/25, due to an ankle injury suffered in training before the UEFA Super Cup final.
According to the latest from MarcoCamavinga is a little ahead of schedule in his recovery, and the meeting with Los Rojiblancos on September 29 is his goal.
He will be eased into group training from next week and Ancelotti will continue to assess his recovery in a busy schedule.