Real Madrid predicted lineup vs Elche - La Liga

Real Madrid finally return to La Liga action this weekend as they travel to Estadio Martínez Valero to face off against Elche.

The game is Los Blancos' first since the international break - their clash with Athletic Bilbao was suspended last week - and they'll go into the game just three points adrift of top spot despite playing a game less.

And here's how Carlo Ancelotti could line his side up for this Saturday's game:

1. Goalkeeper & defenders

Thibaut Courtois (GK) - One of the best goalkeepers in the world. Of course he starts.

Dani Carvajal (RB) - Injured more often than not these days, but he's surprisingly fit to play this weekend so he'll start.

Eder Militao (CB) - Very clearly has a mistake in him. Despite this, he is preferred option beside David Alaba at the heart of Real Madrid's defence.

David Alaba (CB) - The leader of the defence. Alaba has been as exceptional as ever since joining Real Madrid.

Ferland Mendy (LB) - Yeah, actually fit to start this game.

2. Midfielders

Toni Kroos (CM) - He's still one of the very best midfielders in the world.

Casemiro (CM) - Hasn't hit the offensive heights he did last season yet (he scored seven goals and has scored zero this season), but he's still a crucial player defensively.

Eduardo Camavinga (CM) - The hero of my Wolves FM21 team will deputise for the injured Luka Modric. Has been very impressive since joining Madrid.

3. Forwards

Rodrygo (RW) - Now ahead of the astonishingly hopeless Eden Hazard in the pecking order, Rodrygo will be keen to prove his worth this weekend.

Karim Benzema (ST) - At the very least he's top five footballers in the world right now.

Vinicius Jr (LW) - One of the funnest footballers to watch, Vinicius Jr has finally added some end product to his game this season. Great stuff.