Injured Bale may miss Rayo clash.
Isco, James battle for starting XI.
Real Madrid return to Liga action three days after thrashing Granada 9-1. However, the upcoming opponents are a much better side: Rayo Vallecano. Real will look for first away win in three matches tonight.
Cristiano Ronaldo, who scored fantastic five goals against the latter, will surely make the XI alongside Benzema. The Frenchman scored two excellent goals against Granada and showed a splendid performance against Barcelona.
Bale seems to be injured and may be rested and James or Isco to take his position. The midfield will be completed by Modric, Kroos and the above said two.
Ramos, Varane, Carvajal and Marcelo make the back four and Casillas or Navas at the line.
With Barcelona four points ahead of Carlo Ancelotti's men, victory seems less or more inevitable. Barcelona will take Almeria hoping that the latter will surprise the Catalans.
The game will start at 22:00 CET at Rayo Vallecano's stadium.