Granada host Real Madrid on Monday hoping to maintain the momentum that they built in recording three points against Osasuna last weekend.
African duo Youssef El-Arabi and Hassan Yebda both netted in seven first-half minutes to help their side to victory, and both will be eager to make an impression against Real Madrid.
Carlo Ancelotti's side were troubled by Real Betis at the Bernabeu last week, before running out 2-1 victors.
The Italian coach is without both Xabi Alonso and Raphael Varane for their trip to the Estadio Nuevo Los Carmenes, but Isco is expected to retain his place in the starting lineup after scoring the decisive goal against Betis on his debut.
If Gareth Bale signs for Madrid before Monday, he is unlikely to feature due to injury.
Granada’s Inigo Lopez is a minor doubt for Saturday’s visit of Real Madrid after sustaining a muscle injury during training.
Fellow defender Diego Mainz is also struggling with a similar problem, while Roberto, Pape Diakhate, Fran Rico and Hassan Yebda are all out.
With the league title already in the bag, Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho is likely to give his fringe players some match experience, and there could be long-awaited recalls to the starting line-up for Nuri Sahin, Raphael Varane and Raul Albiol.
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