No Benzema against Juventus

By Football Italia staff

Real Madrid have named their squad to face Juventus, and are leaving Karim Benzema at home.

There were rumours that the Frenchman would be forced to skip tomorrow's Champions League semi-final first leg against the Bianconeri, as he battled to prove his fitness after a recent knee strain.

Those reports have been confirmed, as the Spanish club have released a 20-man squad for tomorrow's game, which does not include Benzema.

Also absent is the injured Luka Modric. Speculation is that in Benzema’s absence, Carlo Ancelotti will run with a 4-4-2 formation.

Real Madrid squad to face Juventus: Casillas, Keylor Navas, Pacheco, Varane, Ramos, Pepe, Coentrão, Carvajal, Arbeloa, Marcelo, Nacho, Kroos, James, Bale, Lucas Silva, Isco, Illarramendi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Jesé, Chicharito

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