Ezequiel Garay is eager to face off against his former side Racing Santander, and expects Real Madrid to take maximum points from the game.

Garay will also be taking on former coach Miguel Angel Portugal, who coached him when he was with El Sardinero in 2006.

"It's a very special game for me. And, frankly, we expect to take all three points in order to keep our momentum and put a little more pressure on Barca," the Argentinean told AS.

Garay also wished Portugal all the best in his job with Racing, but added that he would not be doing his former boss any favours this weekend.

"He's a very good coach [Portugal] who already knows what Racing is about and already knows the players there. I just wish him well and I am sure it will go well."