Ronaldo to miss Sevilla clash

Cristiano Ronaldo will miss Real Madrid’s Copa del Rey last-16 first leg against Sevilla on Wednesday, it has been confirmed.

Madrid’s squad for the visit of Sevilla does not include Ronaldo, and Marca reports the decision to omit the Portuguese stems from a prior agreement, which will ensure he is in “top shape” for the second half of the season.

As a result, Zinedine Zidane is expected to switch to a 4-3-1-2 formation, with Isco playing in the hole behind strikers Alvaro Morata and Karim Benzema.

Joining Ronaldo amiss are Sergio Ramos, Pepe, Mateo Kovacic, Gareth Bale and Lucas Vazquez.

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