Gareth Bale looks set to replace Lucas Vazquez in the starting line-up as Real Madrid face Barcelona for the second time in four days at the Santiago Bernabeu.
The Welsh winger started on the bench as Santiago Solari’s side lost 3-0 to Barca in the Copa del Rey on Wednesday night, but is in line to start tonight's La Liga clash in Madrid.
Thibaut Courtois will return in goal in place of Keylor Navas, who was the starter in the cup competition, and captain Sergio Ramos will definitely feature in central defence as he is suspended for Tuesday’s Champions League clash at home to Ajax.
And at left-back, Sergio Reguilon is expected to keep his place ahead of Marcelo after impressing in the Copa game.
In attack, Solari will keep his faith in youngster Vinicius Junior despite a number of missed chances from the Brazilian on Wednesday.
Isco, cut from the matchday squad for Wednesday after a period out through injury, will be on the bench.
For Barcelona, Marc-Andre ter Stegen is set to keep his place in goal despite some claims Jasper Cillessen could start, the Dutchman having missed out on the cup clash (which he would have played if fit) after only recently recovering from injury.
Samuel Umtiti should come in for Clement Lenglet in defence after making his return from a long-term knee injury in the 4-2 win at Sevilla last weekend.
Arthur, who came on for the last five minutes on Wednesday, is set to replace Sergi Roberto in midfield to start alongside Sergio Busquets and Ivan Rakitic at the Bernabeu.
And in attack, coach Ernesto Valverde is likely to keep faith in Ousmane Dembele and Luis Suarez, with two assists and two goals on Wednesday respectively, alongside Lionel Messi.
Philippe Coutinho and Arturo Vidal will have to make do with a place on the bench.
Real Madrid vs Barcelona predicted line-ups
Real Madrid XI: Courtois; Reguilon, Varane, Ramos, Carvajal; Casemiro, Kroos, Modric; Vinicius, Benzema, Bale
Barcelona XI: Ter Stegen; Alba, Umtiti, Pique, Semedo; Busquets, Rakitic, Arthur; Dembele, Suarez, Messi
