Real Madrid are away to Rayo Vallecano on Monday night, in what’s expected to be a crucial match for Real Madrid to win and climb back to top position in the La Liga.

See the 21-man squad Carlo Ancelotti has released for this game

Goalkeepers: Thibaut Courtois, Andriy Lunin, Luis Lopez.

Defender: Dani Carvajal, Eder Militao, David Alaba, Jesus Vallejo, Nacho, Alvaro Odriozola, Lucas Vazquez, Ferland Mendy.

Midfielders: Luka Modric, Eduardo Camavinga, Fede Valverde, Aurelien Tchouameni, Dani Ceballos.

Forwards: Eden Hazard, Marco Asensio, Vinicius Junior, Rodrygo, Mariano.

Real Madrid will be without Karim Benzema and Antonio Rudiger due to injuries. Meanwhile, Toni Kroos will miss the game through suspension after being sent off in the previous match.