Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho is delighted to have Nuri Sahin in his squad for their clash with Osasuna.
Sahin has been selected for the first time since his summer move from Borussia Dortmund.
Mourinho said: "Sahin has made the squad list and is ready to play. This is his first step. He will play next to Alonso and without him throughout the season.
"His quality allows us to provide Xabi with protection he didn't have before."