Real Madrid travel to the Estadio Montilivi on Thursday evening aiming to book their place in the semi-final of the Copa del Rey.
Santiago Solari's side hold a 4-2 first leg lead against Girona and are well placed to make the last four of the competition for the first time since 2014 against a side prioritising La Liga survival.
Latest odds
Real Madrid won 4-1 on their last visit to Girona in the league back in August and can be backed at 8/11 (1.73) with William Hill to record another victory.
The hosts are offered at 7/2 (4.50), although they have not won any of their last nine matches in all competitions. The draw is priced at 14/5 (3.80).
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Team news
Gareth Bale returned from injury to score in the league win at Espanyol on Sunday and could be in line to start, although Sergio Ramos went off at half-time and is likely to miss out. Raphael Varane was sent off but is available to feature in the Copa del Rey.
Girona are likely to rest a number of players, including top scorer Cristhian Stuani who was an unused substitute in the first leg. Centre-back Bernardo Espinosa was also rested, but having been sent off on Sunday against Barcelona, he is expected to feature.
Preview
Eusebio Sacristan has been clear that his side's priority is the league, while the Copa del Rey is to be used to give a chance to squad players and youngsters.
Girona are currently just three points above the relegation zone in La Liga and on Sunday have a big game at Eibar.
Real Madrid, meanwhile, clearly see the domestic cup as a relatively simple path towards a piece of silverware and there is no doubt that Solari will field a strong team on Thursday.
The hosts are without a win in any competition in nearly two months and are playing in a competition which their manager views as being of secondary importance, meaning an away win is the logical selection on Thursday.
Tips and predictions
The price of 8/11 (1.73) for Madrid to record another win is surely big enough for consideration given the context of the game. Also of interest should be the price of 17/10 (2.70) for Madrid to win with a -1 handicap.
Los Blancos' last three results against Girona have seen them win 4-2, 4-1 and 6-3 and another comfortable victory looks on the cards.
Real Madrid to win -1 handicap at 17/10 (2.70) for a 1.5pt stake with William Hill
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