Real Madrid v Deportivo - Preview and possible lineups

Depor head to the Bernabeu fighting for survival at the bottom of La Liga, while Real are currently fifth on 32 points. Three defeats in their last four games has left the Galicians18th, two points adrift of safety, and coach Cristobal Parralo admits it may not be easy for them to arrest that form at the Bernabeu this weekend.

The much-vaunted 'BBC' strikeforce have rarely been available at the same time over the last 10 months due to injuries and suspension, but they could be unleashed against Depor. "The three of them are going to be with us, but I'm not going to say who will play. I'm very happy to be able to count on these three great players, they offer a lot to the team," said Zidane.

The Frenchman could opt for a 4-4-2 formation with Bale and Cristiano Ronaldo up front, and Isco sitting just behind. Benzema could return to action in the second half.

The Deportivo manager, despite his team's recent form, sees the trip to the Bernabeu as a good test for his struggling side and he could line up an attack-minded 4-3-3 formation with Lucas Pérez, Florin Andone and Adrián López leading the line.

Potential lineups:

Real Madrid: Keylor Navas; Carvajal, Varane, Nacho, Marcelo; Modric, Casemiro, Kroos, Isco; Bale and Cristiano Ronaldo.

Deportivo: Rubén; Juanfran, Schär, Fernando, Luisinho; Celso Borges, Pedro, Guilherme; Lucas Pérez, Florin Andone, Adrián López.