Real Madrid have confirmed their starting line-up to face Liverpool in the Champions League.
The Reds take on the La Liga giants in the first leg of their last-16 tie from Anfield this evening. Even though kick-off is not until 8pm, Madrid have already named their starting line-up.
Hours before the match is due to kick-off, the Spanish club released a statement announcing a late change to their matchday squad. Toni Kroos, who was not originally included in the travelling party to Merseyside, was a late addition and is available to face the Reds.
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Now Madrid have confirmed their starting line-up, although there is no place for Kroos. The Germany international has to settle for a place on the bench.
Thibaut Courtois, who was a fitness doubt earlier this month, is in goal for Madrid. There is then a back four featuring Dani Carvajal, Antonio Rudiger, Eder Militao and David Alaba.
Eduardo Camavinga is also in the starting line-up, and appears to be playing in his preferred position in midfield. The France international has been playing at left-back in recent weeks.
Luka Modric, Federico Valverde, Rodrygo and Vinicius Jr are all included in Carlo Ancelotti’s starting line-up. Karim Benzema is leading the line and captaining Madrid this evening, after also suffering from an injury earlier this month.
Real Madrid line-up: Courtois; Carvajal, Rudiger, Militao, Alaba; Modric, Camavinga, Valverde; Rodrygo, Benzema, Vinicius Jr.
Subs: Lunin; Vallejo, Nacho, Odriozola, Lucas Vazquez; Kroos, Ceballos, Martin, Arribas; Hazard, Asensio, Alvaro.
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