Predicted Real Madrid starting eleven vs Eibar - Isco to start

Real Madrid will continue their pursuit of Barcelona at the top of the La Liga standing when they face Eibar on Sunday. 

The Los Blancos are currently seven points behind their arch-rivals Barcelona.Real struggled to a 2-1 win over Getafe in their last league outing, and had to come from behind to snatch a 1-1 draw against Tottenham in the Champions League on Tuesday. Zidane’s men can’t afford to get unplesant results and have to treat every league match like a final to close the gap on Barca.

Kiko Casilla will start in goal. Keylor Navas is out injured, as confirmed by the club yesterday. 

The defence is where Real Madrid have had some difficulites this season, having concedded seven goals in eight league matches. Marcello played the full 90 minutes against Tottenham on Tuesday, and should start. 

The duo of Varane and Sergio Ramos have been Zidane's first choice centre back pairing this season, the duo will most likely start in the heart of the defence. Moroccan youngster Archaf has started the last three games at right back. Zidane may decide to rest him as Nacho starts at right back.

The trio of Casemiro, Luka Modric and Toni Kroos are available. With Real Madrid needing every point available in the league, there is no time to take chances. The three should start in midfield.

The return of Karim Benzema has pushed Ronaldo deeper. The Portugese star will start on the right side of the attack. Isco, Lucas Vasquez and Marco Asensio are all battling for the remaining single spot on the left side of the attack. Isco seems more effective in recent time, with his fantastic late assist against Getafe earning Real Madrid the three points. Isco should start on the left side of the attack.

Benzema marked his return against Getafe with a goal, but then missed some good chances against Tottenham on Tuesday. Zidane trusts the Frenchman, and so do I. He starts as the team's lone striker.