Real Madrid head into Saturday’s La Liga clash against Cadiz with the prospect of clinching the title looming large, potentially sealing it with four games remaining.

If Real Madrid defeat 18th-placed Cadiz, a failure from Barcelona to secure victory against Girona later in the day could see Carlo Ancelotti’s men crowned champions.

Thibaut Courtois is poised to return to action on Saturday, marking his first appearance of the season following a second knee surgery earlier in the campaign.

The Belgian goalkeeper has resumed full training with the squad and is anticipated to replace Andriy Lunin in goal against Cadiz, presenting a significant boost for the Spanish giants.

While David Alaba remains sidelined with a knee injury, Dani Carvajal is back from a Champions League suspension and is expected to start at right-back, despite suggestions of potential rest ahead of the second leg against Bayern.

Ancelotti is likely to shuffle the lineup once again, with Eder Militao expected to start, along with Fran Garcia, Arda Guler, Brahim Diaz, Dani Ceballos, and Joselu.

Although Aurelien Tchouameni picked up a knock in Thursday’s training session, the midfielder is included in the squad.

For Cadiz, injuries rule out Jorge Mere, Fede San Emeterio, Jose Mari, Romingue Kouame, and Luis Hernandez, while Lucas Pires and Aiham Ousou face fitness concerns.

Ousou appears to be winning his fitness battle, while Pires is likely to miss out, potentially paving the way for Javi Hernandez’s return at left-back.

In the attacking department, Sergi Guardiola and Maxi Gomez are alternatives, but Chris Ramos and Juanmi are expected to retain their places, with Alex Fernandez anchoring the midfield once again.

Predicted Real Madrid Lineup: Courtois; Carvajal, Militao, Nacho, F Garcia; Camavinga, Modric; Guler, Brahim, Ceballos; Joselu

Predicted Cadiz Lineup: Ledesma; Ousou, Fali, Chust, J Hernandez; Carcelen, Alcaraz, Alex, Navarro; Ramos, Juanmi