Line-ups: Real give Albiol start

Real Madrid have opted to start Raul Albiol ahead of Raphael Varane for the game against Real Zaragoza.

The former Valencia man replaces the French youngster, as Sergio Ramos, Pepe and Alvaro Arbeloa make up the rest of the back-four.

Michael Essien will anchor the midfield alongside Luka Modric, whilst Cristiano Ronaldo, Mesut Ozil and Angel Di Maria support Gonzalo Higuain up front.

Real Zaragoza meanwhile, start with Helder Postiga up front, looking to maintain their impressive start to the campaign.

Real Madrid: Casillas; Ramos, Pepe, Albiol, Arbeloa; Modric, Essien; Ronaldo, Ozil, Di Maria; Higuain

Real Zaragoza: Roberto; Sapunaru, Alvaro, Loovens, Abraham; Movilla, Apono; Montanes, Jose Mari, Rodriguez; Postiga

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