Sergio Ramos and Luka Modric returns against Schalke.
Struggling BBC hopes to find form with their arrival.
Real Madrid would look to put back their worst week behind with a conscious performance against Schalke 04.
Real Madrid have gone through a difficult week with a poor result at home against Villareal and defeat in hands of Athletic Bilbao. The two results meant Barca top the table for the first time since October and Cristiano Ronaldo been caught by Messi in Golden Shoe race.
With Luka Modric and Ramos returning, Real Madrid would look back to emulate their months of September to December. Real registered 13 consecutive wins with Luka Modric.
With his absence, Madrid won 17, lost 4 and drew 2. This also includes defeats against Atletico twice (2-0, 4-0) and against Valencia, Villareal and Bilbao. Madrid also exited from cup competition losing 4-2 on aggregate.
Meanwhile, the result was very impressive with Modric and Real was efficient in passing and scoring. Cristiano scored around 20 goals including two hattricks and a super hattrick with Modric. Benzema was chosen Player of October by Real Madrid and was instrumental during November.
Madrid created a lot of chances with Modric than without him. His return would surely be a boost for the entire squad and especially for Ronaldo, Bale and Benzema.
Meanwhile, Ramos has been the spirit of Los Blancos. Real seemed less energetic without him.
Ramos was an efficient skipper, a great defender and always a savior for Madrid.
The return of two giants must surely make a difference when they meet Schalke.
Real Madrid play against Schalke after holding a 2-0 lead in the first leg and with a good home record against German oppositions (W22 D4 L2). The match also the first UCL at home since November against Ludogorets Razgrad.
The match is scheduled to start at 20:45 CET at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu.