Gareth Bale will play no part of Real Madrid's Copa del Rey clash with Olimpic de Xativa on Saturday.
The world's most expensive footballer will miss out after succumbing to the flu in the run up to the game.
Los Blancos' coach Carlo Ancelotti has decided to omit the Welshman from the squad that travels to Campo de Futbol La Murta.
The former Tottenham Hotspur man has attracted praise from Zinedine Zidane due to his recent performances.