Real Madrid will be looking for their fifth La Liga win in a row when they host Real Valladolid on Saturday evening.

Carlo Ancelotti's side, who occupy third place in the table, are six points adrift of leaders Barcelona after 14 games of the season.

Los Blancos followed up their 5-0 thrashing of Almeria last weekend by beating Galatasaray 4-1 in the Champions League on Wednesday.

Valladolid, who have not won any of their last four matches, were narrowly beaten by Osasuna last time out.

Ancelotti will be without Cristiano Ronaldo, who has been ruled out with a thigh injury, so Gareth Bale is expected to retain his place in the side.

Valladolid coach Juan Ignacio Martinez could name the same side that lost against Osasuna.

Recent form

Real Madrid: WLWWWW

Real Valladolid: DWDLDL

Possible starting lineups

Real Madrid: Diego Lopez; Arbeloa, Pepe, Sergio Ramos, Marcelo; Alonso, Modric; Bale, Isco, Di Maria; Benzema

Real Valladolid: Marino; Garcia, Rueda, Valiente, Pena; Rubio, Sastre; Ebert, Bergdich, Larsson; Guerra

Sports Mole says: 3-0

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