Real Madrid are set to employ Nacho at right full-back against Real Sociedad next weekend in a move to get the Spaniard ready to play in the same position against Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League.
With first-choice option Dani Carvajal suspended for both legs of the round of 16 clash, Zinedine Zidane wants the 28-year-old to make the right-side berth his own and settle back into the side.
As such, the Whites boss sees next Saturday’s La Liga home clash with Real Sociedad as the perfect opportunity to do just that.
Alternatively, according to Marca, Zidane may opt to field Carvajal against the Andalusian outfit for fear of Nacho picking up an injury.
Nacho was an unused substitute during the 2-2 draw with Levante on Saturday night but has otherwise been a regular this term, featuring 29 times in all competitions.
Los Blancos, who are seeking their third straight European Cup title, face a PSG side on Wednesday (February 14) looking for their first crown and boasting the likes of Neymar, Kylian Mbappe and Edinson Cavani in their line-up.
