Real Madrid look to extend lead against Mallorca on Wednesday night

MADRID, Sept. 21 (Xinhua) -- Real Madrid look to extend their lead at the top of La Liga when they entertain Mallorca on Wednesday night.

The first of three consecutive matches in the Santiago Bernabeu sees Carlo Ancelotti's side look to build on their positive start to the season against a rival that has made a solid return to the top-flight.

Real Madrid will be without the injured Gareth Bale, Toni Kroo