Wednesday, 4 September 2013

Bale named in Madrid's 23-man Champions League squad

Bale named in Madrid's 23-man Champions League squad
Carlo Ancelotti has included all of his summer signings in his selection, as los Blancos look to conquer Europe for the first time since 2002
Real Madrid have named Gareth BaleIsco and Asier Illarramendi in their 23-man squad for this season's Champions League.

The out-of-favour Iker Casillas is also included, as well as younger stars like Alvaro Morata, Casemiro, Dani Carvajal and Jorge Casado.

Los Blancos haven't won Europe's premier club competition since their defeat of Bayer Leverkusen in 2002, with Raul and Zinedine Zidane the heroes on the night.

Last season they were knocked out by Borussia Dortmund in the semi-finals, losing 4-3 on aggregate to Jurgen Klopp's side, but will be determined to lift a 10th Champions League title this term.

FULL SQUAD

Goalkeepers: Casillas, Fernandez, Lopez
Defenders: Varane, Pepe, Ramos, Coentrao, Marcelo, Carvajal, Arbeloa, Nacho, Casado 
Midfielders: Khedira, Bale, Alonso, Casemiro, Modric, Di Maria, Isco, Illarramendi, Garcia
Attackers: Ronaldo, Benzema, Rodriguez, Morata

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