Vinicius Junior returns to the Real Madrid squad for Saturday’s La Liga clash away to Alaves, but Eden Hazard misses out through injury.
The Brazilian attacker has been left out altogether for each of the last two games, but coach Zinedine Zidane said on Friday that he would not be leaving on loan in January.
With Hazard out, after sustaining a bruised ankle in Tuesday night’s 2-2 draw against Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League, Zidane will decide between Isco, Vinicius and Gareth Bale for the Belgian’s place in attack.
Bale has been whistled by fans on each of his last two substitute appearances following the controversy over his flag celebration with Wales during the recent international break, but would face less hostility away from home.
Elsewhere, Rodrygo is expected to start on the right, while Luka Modric could return in midfield in order to give Toni Kroos a rest.
Left-back Ferland Mendy may also come in for Marcelo, with Eder Militao in line for a rare start because Raphael Varane is doubtful.
Marco Asensio, James Rodriguez and Lucas Vazquez all miss out through injury.
There is no place for Mariano or Brahim Diaz either on the 19-man list, but striker Luka Jovic is included and will be on the bench at Mendizorrotza.
Real Madrid possible XI: Courtois; Carvajal, Militao, Ramos, Mendy; Casemiro, Valverde, Modric; Rodrygo, Benzema, Bale.
Alaves possible XI: Pacheco; Aguirregabiria, Laguardia, Ely, Duarte; Wakaso, Pina, Garcia; Vidal, Joselu, Perez.
