Meanwhile, Isco could also start in an advanced midfield role after Ancelotti said as much in his conference, hinting that he could give a rest to striker Karim Benzema.
The Espanyol-Real Madrid tie is the first of the four quarter- final clashes and Wednesday will see two more as Barcelona return to play Levante after their 1-1 draw in the Ciudad de Valencia Stadium in the league Sunday evening.
Updated on: January 21, 2014 13:54 IST
