Ancelotti says Arda Güler is now ready to start in the first 11

In a press conference, Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti responded to a question about Arda Güler, saying, "He is good. He is ready to start in the first 11 because he can handle it physically. Now, he needs to compete with his teammates who play in the same position. We must be patient with him."

Evaluating the derby match against Rayo Vallecano, another team from Madrid, the Italian manager stated, "Vallecas is always difficult. It has been tough in past years, and it will be tomorrow as well. They changed their manager this week and need points. They have extra motivation. We must play our best game to win because we are going through an important period of the season."

In addition to injured players Antonio Rüdiger, Jude Bellingham, David Alaba, Eder Militao, and goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, Ferland Mendy, who is suspended, was not included in the 19-man match squad for Real Madrid.

Real Madrid, currently leading the league with 61 points, is 5 points ahead of their closest rival, Girona (56 points).

Rayo Vallecano, who has not won in their last 5 matches, is in 14th place with 24 points.