Carlo Ancelotti has decided that he is fit enough to form part of the squad for the game against Rayo in Vallecas after he was examined by Real Madrid's medical team today, Wednesday. The Welshman has recovered from the effects of the blow which he took to the big toe on his right foot in training on Tuesday.
With Bale in the squad, Ancelotti is now left to decide whether to rest the Welshman, who is still in some pain, and play Modric, Isco, Kroos and James in the midfield as part of a 4-4-2.
However, the most likely option is that Bale will start and the Italian coach will keep his habitual 4-3-3, with the BBC occupying the front line and leaving either Isco or James on the bench.
