Expected XI Real Madrid-Seville: Antonio Rudiger returns, Toni Kroos and Rodrygo restored to the line-up
Real Madrid look to go eight points clear at the top of the La Liga table when they take on Sevilla at the Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday night. Barcelona leapfrogged Girona into second place on Saturday, making Los Blancos' closest challenger, at least for the time being, to their Clasico rivals.
There will be changes made by Carlo Ancelotti for the match. Dani Carvajal and Eduardo Camavinga are both suspended, so neither will be involved, and the same can be said for Joselu Mato, who is out for three weeks with an ankle injury.
Ace for AS Diary, means that Lucas Vazquez will continue at right-back, while Antonio Rudiger returns from a thigh injury to take his place in defence. Aurelien Tchouameni will advance in the center of the field. with Rodrygo replacing Joselu in attack. Another change sees Luka Modric out, with Toni Kroos coming into the side.
The big news for Sevilla is that Sergio Ramos will make his return to the Bernabeu for the first time since leaving Real Madrid in 2021. He will play alongside Loic Bade and Kike Salas in the center of defense, while that Lucas Ocampos will replace the team. injured Marcos Acuna, as per AS Diary.
It should be a compelling game in the Spanish capital. Real Madrid will be willing to return to winning ways, but Seville they have looked better in recent weeks, and it will not be easy for the hosts to take three points.