Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti expects a major test against Almeria.
Real need to bounce back from the poor defeat at Girona.
Ancelotti said: "We're playing against teams that are fighting for important things, whether it's relegation or to play in the European competitions, and it'll be a very demanding game and even more so for us because our last performance wasn't good in Girona. We want to play to the best of our ability tomorrow.
"I'm naturally optimistic and I think the team's doing well, they're motivated, and there's a good atmosphere. Sometimes there are moments that you can't understand, like the match against Girona, but I'm still confident because I feel the team is good.
"We're all well up for these games. We want to repeat last year's success because it was unforgettable and it provides great motivation for this season."
