One of the more complicated away games of the season, in the Canary Islands at Las Palmas, has just been made a lot easier for Real Madrid with the inclusion of midfield maestro Luka Modric.
Los Blancos are still hurting after the draw on Wednesday against Villarreal and Quique Setien's team lie in wait knowing that they took Madrid to the limit last season.
The early season leaders have problems of their own however, both in defence and now not being able to count on Kevin-Prince Boateng, sent off at the Estadio de Anoeta.
Zidane has included Keylor Navas in the squad for the first time since the Champions League final and although he will travel to Gran Canaria, Kiko Casilla will continue in goal.
The coach wants to see an improvement in the way in which the team are starting games and with Modric returning, Zidane is confident that will happen.
Rotation is a watchword at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu this season; eight official matches and eight different starting XIs.
Nacho replaces Marcelo, injured for the next two weeks with a small tear in the soleus.
Sergio Ramos and Raphael Varane continue in the absence of Pepe and Toni Kroos will deputise for Casemiro, the Brazilian out for at least a month.
Las Palmas have lost Bigas to hamstring problems, and Lemos is playing with discomfort, although seems to be ready. David Garcia is also a doubt.
