MADRID (Reuters) - Holders Real Madrid will rest top scorer Cristiano Ronaldo and several other first-choice players for their King's Cup last-32, first leg against third-tier Cornella later on Wednesday, coach Carlo Ancelotti said.
Ronaldo, who has netted 16 goals in eight La Liga appearances and three in three Champions League games this season, will make way along with captain and goalkeeper Iker Casillas, centre backs Sergio Ramos and Pepe and midfielders Toni Kroos and Luka Modric, Ancelotti told a news conference.