4-3-3: Predicted Real Madrid starting eleven Vs Valencia

Real Madrid will hope to keep up their La Liga title challenge when they host Valencia on Saturday. The team responded to the El-Clasico defeat with an emphatic 6-2 win over Deportivo La Coruña during the week.

Garth Bale and Pepe are unavailable, but Sergio Ramos returns after serving a one-match ban for his red card against Barcelona. Ronaldo was rested against Deportivo during the week, but should also return for this.


Here's the predicted starting eleven:


Keylor Navas should start in goal. He was on the bench in the win over Deportivo, but will most likely return ahead of Casilla.


Carvajal has been one of the most consistent defenders for the team this season. He should start at right back. The return of Sergio Ramos should get him back straight into the starting eleven. Nacho has been superb in the absence of Pepe and will continue at centre back. Marcelo at left back is a no-brainer. The Brazilian has dazzled this season and is one of the few guaranteed starters within the squad.


The trio of Luka Modric, Toni Kroos and Casemiro have been the most preferred combination in midfield this season and will most likely start on Saturday.


Ronaldo should make his return to the team, while Isco's heroics and goal against Deportivo should get him a starting place in the eleven as Bale continues to miss out due to injury.


Karim Benzema should lead the lines once again.