co/E0ZQQgx710It's possible Ancelotti will hand Toni Kroos a rest building up to this weekend's clash in Seville and with Luke Modric still sidelined, one of Lucas Silva, Isco or Sami Khedira could partner Asier Illarramendi in central midfield. Meanwhile, Javier Hernandez looks set to retain his spot up front having bagged a brace in the win over Celta, with Ancelotti quoted by the Daily Mail's Rajvir Rai as saying the striker can't be dropped at present:He's enjoying the period that he's in, it's a really good one.
Almeria vs Atletico Madrid Prediction, Odds and Betting Tips
Real Madrid vs. Almeria: Team News, Predicted Lineups, Live Stream and TV InfoDaniel Tejedor/Associated PressReal Madrid will look to once again close Barcelona's lead at the top of La Liga on Wednesday, with Sergi Barjuan hoping to maintain his positive start to life at the helm of Almeria. The ex-Barca defender has led Almeria to two wins in his first four games in charge of the club but stealing a result at the Bernabeu in midweek will be a tremendous task for the Catalonia native.
Almeria vs Atletico Madrid Prediction and Betting Tips
co/ZiKjR6sBJbAnother big change likely to occur within Real's ranks will see Iker Casillas drop out of the starting XI as Keylor Navas prepares to make just his fifth appearance of the league campaign:AS English @English_ASRadio station Cadena Ser says Iker will rest against Almería on Wednesday night. Keylor Navas time. http://t.
The whole team worked well. If Chicharito is in this form he's non-negotiable, like Cristiano [Ronaldo], [Karim] Benzema, James [Rodriguez], [Gareth] Bale, [Sergio] Ramos, Isco, [Raphael] Varane, Pepe… I have a team of non-negotiables, but only eleven can play and the rest stay on the bench. Almeria are pleased to welcome back left-back Sebastian Dubarbier after he served a one-match suspension in the 2-0 win against Eibar, and he should replace Jose Manuel Casado in Barjuan's back four. However, the visitors' attack will be altered with Thievy Bifouma and Wellington Silva poised to serve one-match suspensions. ESPN FC's Dermot Corrigan highlighted their cautions against Eibar:Dermot Corrigan @dermotmcorriganWith their team 2-0 up & timing running out Almeria's Thievy & Wellington Silva both pick up yellows so they can serve ban at Bernabeu Wed.
Atletico Madrid vs Almería: Live Score, Stream and H2H
Almeria vs Atletico Madrid Live Stream & Prediction, H2H