Surprise in Real Madrid's line up against Alaves
Zidane started with Lucas Vazquez at right back, while Hazard is on the bench
Zinedine Zidane has named his Madrid line up to face Alaves.
The Frenchman has named Rodrygo and Marco Asensio alongside Karim Benzema up front, leaving Isco and Hazard on the bench. The Belgian was expected to reappear after his ankle injury but will have to settle with a cameo.
Zidane knows a lot is at stake as Madrid sit a point above Barcelona with this as their game in hand to try and make it four again.
Dani Carvajal's absence means Lucas Vazquez must play as right back, while Javi Hernandez was an option too.
Raphael Varane is back to replace Sergio Ramos, while Mendy will relieve Marcelo.
Madrid XI: Courtois, Vazquez, Varane, Militao, Mendy; Modric, Casemiro, Kroos; Rodrygo, Benzema and Asensio.
On the bench: Areola (gk), Fede Valverde, James Rodríguez, Mariano, Hazard, Bale, Vinicius, Isco y los canterano Javi Hernández and Miguel Gutiérrez.
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