Real Madrid defensive star set for immediate return to starting XI against Roma after serving suspension

Jose Mourinho has made no attempt to underplay the difficulty of this test and will need to get his XI spot on to secure the three points. According to MARCA , the Spain international is set to reclaim his place in the starting XI immediately after serving his suspension. The young centre-back's return comes at an important moment, with Madrid preparing for a difficult European away fixture before turning their attention to Sevilla and Barcelona in La Liga .