La Liga, Real Madrid vs Granada: Projected lineups

James Rodríguez is back on Real Madrid's starting XI, replacing Isco -- out suspended --. Arbeloa will also replace Carvajal, who has been giving rest ahead of a tough month for Los Blancos.

Real Madrid Starting XI: Casillas, Arbeloa, Varane, Ramos, Marcelo, Kroos, Modric, James, Ronaldo, Bale, Benzema.

Granada Starting XI: Oier, Nyom, Babín, Murillo, Insúa, Lass, Rico, Iturra, Márquez, Piti, Córdoba

Ancelotti announced that he will make rotations in the upcoming matches in order to keep a good condition for all his players. Real Madrid will play 8 games throughout April, 6 of them in La Liga.

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