Diarra and Arbeloa ready for Real

Diarra was unable to train with the squad on Monday after picking up a knock in La Liga action at the weekend and Arbeloa had been suffering from a knee problem but Pellegrini has included both in his squad for the match at the Bernabeu.

However, midfielder Guti is still not at full fitness and misses out, Pellegrini told a news conference.

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