Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti will make at least four changes to his starting line up when the La Liga leader takes on Espanyol in Cornella on Saturday evening.

Carlo Ancelotti said Real Madrid will have no time to prepare for their Champions League knockout phase playoffs, blaming the club's hectic fixture list this month.

After 12 victories in 14 matches across all competitions, Real Madrid are determined to keep the momentum rolling when they face lowly Espanyol in LaLiga on Saturday, manager Carlo Ancelotti said on the eve of the match.