As expected, Real Madrid have named their strongest-possible XI for tonight's trip to Almeria in La Liga.
Reports earlier today suggested that Los Blancos were ready to field their big boys for the match in Andalucia, and Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed these claims to be true.
Four changes from last week's 4-0 victory over Ludogorets in the Champions League sees quartet Alvaro Arbeloa, Nacho Fernandez, Fabio Coentrao and Javier Hernandez making way. Their places are occupied by Dani Carvajal, Marcelo, Raphael Varane and Karim Benzema.
Madrid are vying for their 20th straight win, which would put them four behind the world record set by Brazilian side Coritiba.
Almeria: Ruben; Michel, Ximo, Trujillo, Fran Velez; Verza, Thomas, Edgar, Dubarbier; Soriano, Hemed
Almeria subs: Julian Cuesta, Dos Santos, Wellington Silva, Quique Gonzalez, Corona, Jonathan, Azeez
Real Madrid: Casillas; Carvajal, Pepe, Varane, Marcelo; Illarramendi, Isco, Kroos; Bale, Benzema, Ronaldo
Madrid subs: Navas, Coentrao, Arbeloa, Nacho, Medran, Jese, Hernandez
Referee: Alfonso Alvarez Izquierdo
