Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed Xabi
Alonso will make his first start for over five months against Rayo Vallecano.
The Spain international has been sidelined with foot and
groin injuries but made a substitute appearance in Wednesday's 7-3 victory over
Sevilla.
Alonso replaced Asier Illarramendi with 26 minutes
remaining and is now set to feature from the first whistle on Saturday.
"I'm going to rotate, but not thinking about
Tuesday's game (at Juventus)," said Ancelotti.
"I have fresh players and that's why some players
who have not played against Sevilla will play.
"Xabi (Alonso) will start, I do not know whether to
play 90 minutes, but he will start."
Gareth Bale, Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema all
started in the thrashing of Sevilla and Ancelotti has not ruled out unleashing
the trio against Real's city rivals.
"The three of them have played very well
together," he added. "Tomorrow (Saturday) I will decide if they play
together again. They are ok so there´s no problem."
Culled from Fourfourtwo
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