Real Madrid will be looking to bounce back following their 1-0 defeat to Granada when they welcome Sevilla to the Bernabeu on Saturday.
Los Blancos are 16 points well off the pace in La Liga, and have been in turmoil recently.
Jose Mourinho's position at the club coming under scrutiny following reports of clashes with a some of his key players, such as Sergio Ramos and Iker Casillas.
The Spanish number one fractured a bone in his hand during last weekend's defeat, so he will be watching from the sidelines.
Los Rojiblancos have no new injury concerns, as Piotr Trochowski has been missing since September.
They have won their last two games and are five points off a spot in the Europa League.
Recent form
Real Madrid: LWDWWL
Sevilla: LWLDWW
Possible lineups
Real Madrid: Lopez; Arbeloa, Marcelo, Pepe, Ramos; Alonso, Khedira, Di Maria, Ozil; Ronaldo; Benzema
Sevilla: Beto; Navarro, Spahic, Fazio, Cicinho; Reyes, Rakitic, Medel, Kondogbia, Navas; Negredo
Sports Mole says: 2-0
Michael Penkman
