Rodriguez and Kroos to feature

Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti is ready to unleash the full might of his enviable playing resources in tonight’s Uefa Super Cup clash against La Liga rivals Sevilla (kick-off 7:45pm).

World Cup stars James Rodriguez and Toni Kroos, signed from Monaco and Bayern Munich this summer, are set to feature in Ancelotti’s starting line-up at Cardiff City Stadium.

They will be paraded alongside the likes of Wales star Gareth Bale and goal machine Cristiano Ronaldo as Real target more European silverware just under a fortnight before their domestic campaign begins.

“Kroos has done well in the last five days, and I think he is ready to face this match,” Ancelotti said. “I think he will play tomorrow.

“Rodriguez is a fantastic player. He ran a lot in the World Cup, and he can help the team to be better. He will start.

“Cristiano is well, he has no problem. I feel he’s in good physical condition and has done everything to participate in this game”