Cristiano Ronaldo will be absent for Real Madrid on Wednesday

Cristiano Ronaldo has been rested for Real Madrid's trip to Deportivo La Coruna on Wednesday evening, live on Sky Sports.

It is the third consecutive La Liga away game Ronaldo has not been included in the Real squad as Zinedine Zidane continues his rotation policy despite the Clasico defeat to Barcelona.

However, the European champions have recorded victories at Leganes and Sporting Gijon without the World Player of the Year.

Highlights of the Clasico match between Real Madrid and Barcelona Highlights of the Clasico match between Real Madrid and Barcelona

Gareth Bale and captain Sergio Ramos are unavailable through injury and suspension respectively. Toni Kroos has also been rested.

Raphael Varane returns from nearly a month out with a hamstring problem to ease the blow of Ramos' absence at the heart of the defence.

Real and Barca are locked on 75 points at the top of the table but Zidane's side hold a game in hand over their rivals.