James Rodriguez has replaced the injured Gareth Bale in the starting lineup for Real Madrid's trip to Real Betis this evening.

Manager Zinedine Zidane makes one other change to the side that thumped Sporting Gijon 5-1 last time out, swapping in Danilo for Dani Carvajal at right-back.

Sergio Ramos had expected to feature in the fixture after returning to training from a calf injury this week, but he is not included in the squad making the trip to Seville.

For the hosts, interim manager Juan Merino makes one change to the side that were held to a goalless draw at Villarreal, with Francisco Molinero replacing Cristiano Piccini at right-back.

Real Betis: Adan; Molinero, Pezzella, Bruno, Vargas; N'Diaye, Petros, Kadir, Fabian, Cejudo; Rubén Castro
Subs: Gimenez, Varela, Digard, Portillo, Ceballos, Joaquin, Molina

Real Madrid: Navas; Marcelo, Pepe, Varane, Danilo; Modric, Kroos; James Rodriguez, Ronaldo, Isco; Benzema
Subs: Casilla, Nacho, Caemiro, Carvajal, Kovacic, Vazquez, Jese

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