How Real Madrid could line up against Getafe

Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti will welcome back Jude Bellingham from suspension for Thursday’s La Liga clash with Getafe.

The England international will return to the squad after missing Saturday’s 2-1 win over Las Palmas due to an accumulation of yellow cards.

While Bellingham is available for selection, Los Blancos are still without the services of Thibaut Courtois, Eder Militao and David Alaba, who are all recovering from anterior cruciate ligament injuries.

Andriy Lunin and Kepa Arrizabalaga have shared goalkeeping duties in recent weeks, but the Ukrainian is expected to retain his place between the posts.

The 24-year-old will be protected by the central defensive pairing of Antonio Rudiger and Nacho Fernandez, while Dani Carvajal should feature at right-back.

On the opposite side of the back four, Ferland Mendy could replace Fran Garcia after the Frenchman dropped out of the lineup at the weekend.

After Ancelotti made a number of changes to his midfield for the trip to Gran Canaria, Aurelien Tchouameni, Federico Valverde and Luka Modric are all likely to be recalled to the starting XI.

Bellingham will operate in an advanced role behind the front two, with the 20-year-old hoping to add to his 14-goal league tally for the season.

Rodrygo will be joined in the Real Madrid forward line by his compatriot Vinicius Junior, who will have the chance to score in a third consecutive La Liga fixture.