<!-- Article Start --> <h3 style="text-align: justify">Real Madrid take a full strength squad to take on Valencia at the Mestalla knowing that they cannot miss the opportunity of closing the gap on bitter rivals FC Barcelona who were held to a draw by Espanyol.</h3> <h3 style="text-align: justify"></h3> <div style="text-align: justify">Atletico Madrid went in top of the table with their win and Real Madrid cannot afford to begin the new year by missing the opportunity to close the gap of Barcelona and keeping the pace up with Atletico Madrid.</div> <div style="text-align: justify"></div> <h3 style="text-align: justify">Ramos, Carvajal back for Real</h3> <div style="text-align: justify">The Santiago Bernabeu outfit will have the services of captain Sergio Ramos who is fit in time to take on Gary Neville's men and is expected to come in the XI right away.</div> <div style="text-align: justify"></div> <div style="text-align: justify">Dani Carvajal is also fit, however, Danilo will retain his place in the XI at the expense of the Spanish International.</div> <div style="text-align: justify"></div> <div style="text-align: justify">Lucas Vasquez might have scored against Sociedad, but, the trio of Ronaldo, Bale and Benzema should ensure he is not a part of the XI.</div> <div style="text-align: justify"></div> <div style="text-align: justify"><em><strong>Predicted Real Madrid XI (4-3-3):</strong> Navas, Danilo, Ramos, Pepe, Marcelo, Kroos, Modric, James, Ronaldo, Bale, Benzema</em></div> <div style="text-align: justify"></div> <h3 style="text-align: justify">Gaya a doubt for Valencia; Mustafi likely to start</h3> <div style="text-align: justify">Jose Luis Gaya, the Valencia leftback, is doubtful with injury wrecking havoc for him. Defender Lucas Orban is likely to take his place in the XI.</div> <div style="text-align: justify"></div> <div style="text-align: justify">In the centre of the defence, Mustafi should be able to recover from his injury and partner Abdennour.</div> <div style="text-align: justify"></div> <div style="text-align: justify">Valencia still have the likes of Feghouli, Rodrigo and Diego Alves out and is likely to have an impact on their performance given their importance to the XI.</div> . <div style="text-align: justify"></div> <div style="text-align: justify"><em><strong>Predicted Valencia XI (4-3-3):</strong> Juame, Barragan, Mustafa, Abdennour, Orban, Parejo, Fuego, Gomes, Piatti, Cancelo, Alcocer</em></div> <div style="text-align: justify"></div> <!-- Article End -->