Bale, Ronaldo, Benzema and Xabi will all be rested I think. Expect to see Jese, Morata, Illarra and Casemiro start
I would like to see Casillas, Carvajal, Pepe, Nacho, Marcelo, Casemiro, Illarramendi, Bale, Di Maria, Jese and Morata. No better time to give the kids and fringe players time, while resting the regulars.
REAL MADRID SQUAD: Goal keepers: Casillas, Diego López and Jesús Defenders: Sergio Ramos, Pepe, Arbeloa, Carvajal, Marcelo and Nacho. Midfielders: Bale, Casemiro, Modric, Di María, Isco and Illarra. Forwards: Benzema, Jesé and Morata. 18 players selected
This on BeIN Espanol and BeIN Play (their online streaming) live at 4pm. I'm sure it will be replayed on the English station at some point too.
It's a shame Castilla aren't in a slightly better position, could've taken one or two players and let them have a run out here. That said Jese/Morata and Casemiro need minutes anyway. José Luis Sánchez @JLSanchez78 Gareth Bale, baja de última hora debido a un proceso gripal. seems Bale won't be playing as he has the flu.
Alonso probably given the day off for paternity leave I imagine, I haven't seen any injury reports regarding him.
Ancelotti said that it isn't good for Xabi to be playing on artificial turf, that's why he gave him a rest.
It is essentially our B Team in terms of Midfield/Attack. It will be interesting to see Jese for a whole game.
Any update on Varane? Where has he been? He should be out there I'm sure Ramos and Di Maria don't appreciate playing with this squad
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