Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti could reportedly be without the services of first-choice centre-backs Sergio Ramos and Pepe for tonight's La Liga clash against Elche.

Pepe is believed to be struggling with a muscle strain, while Ramos missed his side's final training session ahead of this evening's clash at the Bernabeu.

Should neither make it, Raphael Varane is expected to start at centre-back alongside Nacho, with Alvaro Arbeloa continuing at right-back in place of the injured Dani Carvajal.

Real Madrid have taken six points from their four league games this season.