Real Madrid are already without the suspended Sergio Ramos — who scored a dramatic winner in the reverse fixture — and the injured Gareth Bale for the trip to the Riazor.
But, prioritising the Champions League clash with Atletico Madrid in a week’s time, Zidane has chosen to travel without two of his big names.
Zinedine Zidane has made a big decision to leave out Toni Kroos for Deportivo clashGetty Images
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Sergio Ramos is banned for Deportivo clash, having been sent off in El ClasicoAP:Associated PressSergio Ramos scored a dramatic winner in previous clash with DeportivoGetty Images
Barcelona host bottom-side, Granada, tonight — and could open up a three-point gap as their match will finish just before Real Madrid’s clash at Deportivo starts.
While he kept his place for the subsequent mammoth clashes against Bayern Munich and Barcelona.
Gareth Bale will miss Deportivo clash through injuryReutersZinedine Zidane has taken a major risk as race for La Lige title hots upEPA
Meanwhile, James Rodriguez’s goal in El Clasico may have earned him another start — despite it appearing increasingly likely he will leave the Bernabeu in the summer.
Marco Asensio and Lucas Vazquez are expected to start alongside Alvaro Morata in attack.
Raphael Varane could start alongside Nacho in central defence in the absence of Ramos.
There is a new name in the squad as Alvaro Tejero, 20, is included, with his only other appearance coming nearly two years ago.
Real Madrid squad vs Deportivo: Keylor Navas, Kiko Casilla, Ruben Yanez, Dani Carvajal, Raphael Varane, Nacho, Marcelo, Danilo, Alvaro Tejero, James Rodriguez, Casemiro, Mateo Kovacic, Luka Modric, Marco Asensio, Isco, Karim Benzema, Lucas Vazquez, Mariano, Alvaro Morata.
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