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Madrid check in at the Bernabéu

Here, courtesy of Real Madrid's social media team, is the squad's arrival at the Bernabéu a short while ago.

Zaragoza back for Granada

For Granada, the major team news is that Bryan Zaragoza, a player whose form this season has earned him his Spain debut, returns from suspension for the visitors.

It rather looks like Medina has gone with five at the back today.

Granada team news

Medina's first Granada XI is in: Ferreira, Manafá, Ricard Sánchez, Miquel, Torrente, Neva, Gumbau, Ruiz, Zaragoza, Boyé, Uzuni.

Granada boss has Bernabéu goal in CV

This is Medina's first coaching job in Spanish Football, but the Uruguayan has experience of LaLiga from his playing days.

Indeed, he once netted for Cádiz at the Bernabéu - albeit in defeat. In January 2006, he opened the scoring in a Game that Real Madrid ending up winning 3-1, courtesy of goals by Roberto Carlos, David Beckham and Robinho.

What the coaches said: Granada's Medina

Granada's grim Bernabéu record

A visit to the Bernabéu, it's fair to say, isn't what the doctor ordered for Granada. Los Nazaríes haven't won away to Real Madrid for just shy of half a century.

Granada's last victory at Madrid came in January 1974.

Since then, they have lost on 11 straight visits to the Spanish capital.

Granada toiling in the drop zone

While Madrid are enjoying a decent unbeaten run, visitors Granada are winless in 11 league Games and sacked their head coach, Paco López, after last weekend's defeat to Alavés.

López has been replaced by Alexander Medina, who is tasked with lifting the Andalusians from 19th place in LaLiga, three points from safety.

Joselu in for Madrid, Ceballos drops to bench

Carlo Ancelotti makes just the one change to the team that started the win over Napoli, with midfielder Dani Ceballos making way for striker Joselu. As promised, Bellingham is fit to start.

A reminder that Madrid have the following, long list of players out injured: Thibaut Courtois, Éder Militao, Eduardo Camavinga, Aurélien Tchouaméni, Vinícius Júnior, Arda Güler and Luka Modric.

Real Madrid team news

Real Madrid's starting line-up is in: Lunin, Carvajal, Rüdiger, Alaba, Mendy, Valverde, Kroos, Bellingham, Brahim, Rodrygo, Joselu.

More from Paz today after first Madrid goal?

Wednesday's win over Napoli also witnessed a first Real Madrid goal for 19-year-old youth product Nico Paz, son of former Argentina international Pablo Paz.

Paz is again in Madrid's matchday squad today.

My colleagues Andy Hall and Calum Roche have put together a profile of the teenager.

UCL group winners on growing unbeaten run

After beating Napoli on Wednesday, Real Madrid head into today's clash at the Bernabéu on a 12-Game unbeaten run in all comPetitions.

Madrid's midweek win over the Partenopei, which saw Jude Bellingham score his 15th goal in 16 appearances for the club, made sure that Los Merengues will go through to the Champions League last 16 as group winners.

The 14-time European champions will be contesting Champions League knockout football for the 27th (TWENTY-SEVENTH) straight season.

(Photo: REUTERS/Juan Medina)

Can Real reclaim top spot?

Real Madrid came into matchday 15 top of the table, having leapfrogged Girona on goal difference thanks to the high-flying Catalans' draw with Athletic Club on Monday.

However, Girona have now moved provisionally back to the summit by beating Valencia 2-1 today.

Cristhian Stuani's late double at Montilivi secured a come-from-behind win for Míchel's men, who have won a scarcely credible 12 out of 15 league games this term. That includes seven victories in their last eight.

Bellingham set to play despite ankle issue

Real Madrid have plenty of injury worries as it is, but their man of the moment, Jude Bellingham, will be able to start today.

Having turned his ankle in the midweek win over Napoli, the Englishman was unable to train yesterday, but head coach Carlo Ancelotti told reporters: "He’s fine. He has a minor knock and we preferred to not to risk aggravating it, but he’ll be OK tomorrow and is going to play.”

(Photo: Javier Lizón/EFE)

Real Madrid vs Granada: welcome!

Hello! Welcome to our live-text coverage of today's LaLiga clash at the Bernabéu, where Real Madrid will look to snatch back top spot when they host a Granada side who are in all sorts of bother down the bottom of the table.

Kick-off in the Spanish capital is at 12:30pm ET/9:30am PT.