Antonio Rudiger is not risked by Real Madrid as Jude Bellingham misses the Rayo Vallecano clash
Real Madrid head through the Spanish capital to face it Vallecano Ray in The league action this weekend.
Los Blancos have opened up a five-point lead at the top of the table as they look to balance domestic matters with the Champions League in the running.
Before the trip to Vallecas, Carlo Ancelotti is not expected to have an update on his injury list, along with the England star Jude Bellingham excluded until March.
Ancelotti is confident Bellingham will return for their Champions League last 16 second leg against RB Leipzig on March 6 as he recovers from a sprained ankle.
Elsewhere in Ancelotti's team, Antonio Rudiger he was absent from the weekend training session in Valdebebas, and will not be risked against Rayo Vallecano.
The Germany international is nearing a return from a muscle injury, but Ancelotti is opting for caution over his main centre-back.
Ferland Mendy He will also miss this weekend, due to a one-game suspension, with Fran Garcia they rely on starting against their first part.
