Real Madrid vs Barcelona: Los Blancos ideal XI

Modified Apr 23, 2017 12:42 GMT

MADRID, SPAIN - MAY 04: The Real Madrid squad pose for a photo during the UEFA Champions League semi final, second leg match between Real Madrid and Manchester City FC at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on May 4, 2016 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images) — How will Los Blancos’ line up tonight?

MADRID, SPAIN - OCTOBER 23: Karim Benzema of Real Madrid CF celebrates scoring their opening goal with teammates Gareth Bale (L), Francisco Roman Alarcon alias Isco (2ndR), Pepe (3dL) and Cristiano Ronaldo (R) during the La Liga match between Real Madrid CF and Athletic Club de Bilbao at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on October 23, 2016 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images) — Bale out; Isco in?

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Gareth Bale is fit for the match, but the game but is expected to be benched by Zidane. The Welshman is just regaining his fitness and risking him in such a big game is not ideal. Isco is expected to be starting along with Karim Benzema and Cristiano Ronaldo.

Alvaro Morata and Marco Asensio will miss out once again, but one of them will come on in the second half. Meanwhile, Lucas Vazquez is set to be an unused sub today.

Gareth Bale is expected to come on in the 2nd half, but if they are in a dominating state, we might not see the Welshman as Zidane would not bring him on.

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