Real Madrid face a tough test against an in-form Real Zaragoza at the Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday as Jose Mourinho's men attempt to gain ground on the league leaders.

Los Blancos go into this weekend's clash in fourth place in the table, eight points behind their bitter rivals Barcelona at the summit.

Cristiano Ronaldo, Angel di Maria and Karim Benzema are expected to lead the attack for the La Liga champions with former Tottenham Hotspur man Luka Modric taking up his position in midfield.

Zaragoza, who have won three on the bounce in all competitions, can move into seventh place with victory over Real, provided other results go their way.

Helder Postiga and Victor Rodriguez are likely to spearhead their attack.

Recent form:

Real Madrid: DWLWW

Real Zaragoza: LLWWW

Possible lineups:

Real Madrid: Casillas; Varane, Pepe, Ramos; Khedira, Ozil, Alonso, Modric; Ronaldo, Benzema, Di Maria

Real Zaragoza: Roberto; Alvaro, Loovens, Sapunaru, Minero; Movilla, Apono, Montanes, Zuculini; Postiga, Rodriguez

Sports Mole says: 2-1

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