Predicted teams Girona-Real Madrid: Carlo Ancelotti to make two changes from Athletic Club defeat

After losing at Athletic Club on Wednesday, Real Madrid will aim to return to winning ways when they face Girona on Saturday night. The defending champions could be seven points behind Barcelona by the time kick-off comes at Montilivi, so the pressure will certainly be on.

Carlo Ancelotti will not be able to call on the services of Rodrygo Goes due to an injury sustained in the last 24 hours, so second AS Diarywill be replaced in attack by Brahim Diaz. A second planned change sees Luka Modric return to the line-up, with either Dani Ceballos or Aurelien Tchouameni dropping to the bench.

Ace for AS DiaryGirona are only expected to make a change from the side mounted an impressive two-goal fight in Villarreal last weekend. Arnaut Danjuma was criticized by coach Michel Sanchez in the aftermath of that match, and had to be replaced by Yaser Asprilla, who returned from injury.

It should be a very interesting match in Montilivi. Real Madrid they leave as favourites, although they arrive in Catalonia in a disappointing position – the same can be said for Geronaespecially since they lost in the Copa del Rey during the week.